Aloo Gobi or Alu Gobi is a traditional north Indian delicacy which is a dry dish made from Potatoes and Cauliflower and Indian spices. Aloo Gobi is a staple dish in Punjab and now is quite popular across the globe as well.
Ingredients:
1kg tomato cut into small cubes
11/2\” piece ginger
2 garlic pods
25 gms lemon juice
1tblsp non-fat yogurt
oil as per requirement
500 gms cauliflower florets
1 tsp cumin seed
12 potatoes chopped
50 gms vinegar
250 gms onion very finely sliced
100 gms cilantro leaves
salt and red chillies to taste
2 green onions
1/2 tsp tulsi leaves
1/2 tsp turmeric
Method
1. Boil diced potatoes and cauliflower florets in water with salt, cayenne, turmeric and 1 tbs oil.The potatoes will take longer than the cauliflowers to boil. You will need to take off the cauliflower florets first.The vegetables should be cooked but firm.
2. Grind ginger and garlic.If fresh ginger is not available, use 1/2 tsp ginger powder.
3. Chop the coriander and the green onion finely
4. Mix sliced onion with basil, vinegar and olive oil.
5. Marinate 10-15 minutes.
6. In a small kadhai on medium heat, mix in 1 tbs oil. When hot, mix in the cumin seeds.Fry the cumin seeds until it is slightly brown in colour
7. Add the onions to this mixture and stir fry till the onions are golden brown
8. Add the ginger and garlic Saute for a few minutes.
9. You can now add the aloo (potatoes) and gobi (cauliflowers) to this mixture along with the finely chopped tomatoes
10. If you find the veggies sticking to the wok, you can use some dahi (yogurt) to keep it moist.
11. Cook this mixture at a low temperature till the vegetables are ready
12. Garnish with cilantro leaves and a slice of tomato
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