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Potato and Cauliflower Curry (Aloo Gobi)
Aloo gobi (or gobhi) is a South Asian dish popular in both India and Pakistan. Aloo means potato and Gobi means cauliflower. This dish has a prominent role in the movie Bend It Like Beckham, and it can be prepared in a variety of ways. Also, sometimes aloo gobi is made without the tomato.
Ingredients
- tomatoes, about 6.5 medium tomatoes; diced or puréed800 g
- cauliflower, large; cut into chunks2
- potatoes, peeled; cut into cubes4–5
- lemon juice, juiced1
- ghee or vegetable oil3–5 tbsp
- cumin seeds, jeera1 tsp
- salt5 tbsp
- ground turmeric, curcuma1 tbsp
- ground coriander2 tbsp
- ground chilli1–2 tbsp
- garam masala2–4 tbsp
- mint5 sprig
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 6 steps
Heat the ghee/oil in frying pan, wok, or karahi (an Indian utensil specially used for frying purposes)
Add cumin seeds and wait until they turn a light brown color.
Add the spices (except for garam masala) and the tomatoes.
When the mixture turns oily, add the vegetables.
Roast the cauliflower and the potatoes until they turn soft. Stir occasionally.
Add the garam masala, mint, and lemon juice.
