Cauliflower Potatoes Indian Recipe

Cauliflower Potatoes Indian Recipe

Ingredients

• recipe for : Gobi Aloo
• 1/2 + 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, divided
• 1 (2-inch) knob of ginger, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• good pinch asafetida (omit to make gluten-free).
• 1 hot green chile, finely chopped (seeds removed to reduce heat if needed)
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, divided
• 3 tablespoons water
• 3 medium white or yellow potatoes, diced (2 1/4 cups)
• 3 cups small cauliflower florets
• 3/4 to 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mango powder or Chaat Masala 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, for garnish
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice, for garnish

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat
2. When hot, add the 1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds and cook until they start to sizzle, about 1 minute.
3. Add the ginger, garlic, asafetida, and chile.
4. Stir every few seconds and cook until the garlic turns golden, about 2 minutes.
5. Mix the coriander, 1/4 teaspoon of cumin, cayenne, and 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric in 2 tablespoons water and add to the skillet
6. Cook until the spices become fragrant, about 2 minutes.
7. Add the potatoes and cauliflower and mix well to coat.
8. Cover and cook for 15 minutes over medium heat.
9. Stir once halfway through.
10. Sprinkle with the salt, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric and dry mango powder and mix well
11. Add a tablespoon or so water to deglaze if needed
12. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until both the potatoes and cauliflower are tender to your preference, about 10 to 15 minutes
13. Garnish with cilantro and lemon juice and serve
14. Use garam masala to garnish for additional spice
15. Variations: Add 1/2 to 3/4 cup fresh or thawed frozen peas at Step 3
16. Add 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds with the cumin at Step 2.

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