Aarsi’s Ultimate Aloo Gobhi

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb cauliflower (large green stem discarded and cut in to small florets)
• 1 russet potato (peeled and diced)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 green chili pepper (split in to half)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (thinly sliced)
• 1 pinch asafetida powder
• 3 tablespoons coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 tablespoons milk (preferred 2%)
• fresh cilantro leaf, for garnishing
• fresh water

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, green chili, asafetida and turmeric powder and ginger.
• 2 add potatoes and 1 tbsp of coriander powder. stir gently and cook for ten seconds.
• 3 add the cauliflower florets along with coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala and milk. mix to combine. let this cook for 7-8 minutes.
• 4 now add 2 tbsp of fresh water. place a lid and let it cook for five minutes.
• 5 remove the lid and if all the water has evaporated, add another 2 tablespoons place the lid back and let it cook for another ten minutes or un till the potatoes and cauliflower is fork tender.
• 6 remove the lid, add salt and cook for another five minutes to achieve a golden brown crust on the cauliflower and potatoes.
• 7 garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and enjoy it with roti, parantha and your loved ones!
• 8 tips:.
• 9 you can also garnish this with toasted cashews to give it a richer characteristic!
• 10 reduce the quantity of red chili powder by half, if using a brand available at indian stores.
• 11 spice level can be reduced by omitting the use of green chili and reducing the quantity of red chili powder.