Aloo Gobi (Indian Spiced Potatoes and Cauliflower)

Aloo Gobi (Indian Spiced Potatoes and Cauliflower)

from slimmingeats.com
4 servings

Delicious Aloo Gobi - a popular vegetarian dish of potatoes and cauliflower coated in delicious Indian spices, the perfect accompaniment to any home-cooked Indian meal.

Ingredients

  • 400g (14oz) of potatoes (I prefer to use a waxy variety like Yukon Golds), peeled and cubed
  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, broken into small florets
  • 1 onion, halved and sliced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoon of finely grated ginger
  • 2 teaspoon of ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoon of ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon of turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon of amchoor (use a little lemon juice if you can't get this)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon of red chilli flakes
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) or passata (or crushed tomatoes)
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup (60ml of water)
  • salt and black pepper to season
  • 1 tablespoon of ghee (or another oil of choice)
  • fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped (to serve)

Directions

  1. 1

    Place potatoes in a large saucepan of water

  2. 2

    Bring to a boil, once water is boiling, turn off the heat, add in the cauliflower, place on a lid and leave for 10 minutes (don't skip this part or your veg will be too hard)

  3. 3

    Heat a deep frying pan over a medium-high heat with the ghee.

  4. 4

    Add the onion and fry for a few minutes until the onion is softened and lightly golden.

  5. 5

    Add in the ginger, garlic and spices and continue to fry for a couple of minutes.

  6. 6

    Add in the potatoes and cauliflower and toss to coat in all the spices.

  7. 7

    Stir in the water, passata and tomato paste, cover and simmer for about 5 minutes until potatoes are tender (but still retain a bite), they should not be mushy.

  8. 8

    Taste and season as needed with some salt and black pepper.

  9. 9

    Sprinkle with freshly chopped coriander. Serve and enjoy!!