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Aloo Gobi

Aloo Gobi

Ingredients
  

  • Potatoes-2
  • Cauliflower Florets-2 cups
  • Bay Leaf-1
  • Medium Onion-1
  • Garlic Cloves-4-5
  • Ginger-1 inch
  • Cumin Seeds-1 tsp
  • Black Cardamom-1
  • Cinnamon-1/2 inch
  • Tomato-1 medium chopped fine
  • Ground Coriander-1 tbsp
  • Ground Cumin-1 1/2 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder or paprika-1 tsp
  • Turmeric-1 tsp
  • Salt- to taste
  • Oil-5-6 tbsp
  • Water-1 1/2 cups

Instructions
 

  • Peel and cube the potatoes into about 2 inch cubes.
  • In a food processor add the onions,garlic,ginger,cumin, cardamom and cinnamon.Add a little water to make a paste.Puree until smooth.Keep aside.
  • In a wok or a skillet heat 2-3 tbsp of oil on high and add the potatoes and cauliflower.
  • Add some salt and turmeric and saute until you see them turn slightly golden about 3-4 minutes on high.
  • Empty on a plate.
  • In the same wok add 3 tbsp of oil and add a bay leaf and the pureed onion mixture.
  • Saute the mixture on medium until the raw onion smell disappears.
  • Add the chili,coriander,cumin,turmeric and some salt and continue to saute until aromatic.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until oil separates.Add the cauliflower and potatoes.
  • Mix well and saute for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the water, bring to a boil.Lower the heat,cover with a lid and cook until potatoes are tender and cauliflower is cooked.Make sure that the cauliflower is not over cooked and still has a bite to it.
  • Check the seasonings.
  • Serve hot with naan, rotis,puris or rice!