Alicias Aloo Gobi Food

ALICIA'S ALOO GOBI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot on medium-high heat and add onion. Cook until softened, about 4 minutes, then stir in garlic and cumin. Continue to cook until onion begins to brown.
• Stir in tomatoes and coconut and the coriander, salt, turmeric, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom. Stir until mixture begins to boil, then put in the potatoes, cauliflower, and garbanzo beans. Blend well. Reduce heat to low and cover.
• Simmer until the potatoes are tender, 45 minutes to an hour (this will depend on the size of the potato chunks). Sprinkle in the garam masala, stir, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

ALOO GOBI

Steps:

• Seperate the florets from Cauliflower. Wash & drain.
• Cut Potatoes into Chunks.
• Heat Oil in a Pan , add Onions & fry till translucent. Dump in the methi seeds and fry for one more minute.
• Add ginger, garlic Paste, stir,then Mix in Potatoes and cover to cook.
• When the Potatoes are half done , add the cauliflower,tumeric & salt. Cover to Cook.
• Open afer a few minutes, add all the dry powders & mix. Continue cooking till the potatoes are extremely tender and soft.
• Garnish with Cilantro leaves and Serve hot with Breads, Rice, Rotis or as a side dish.

ALOO GOBI

Steps:

• Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan.
• Add the chopped onion and one teaspoon of cumin seeds to the oil.
• Stir together and cook until onions become creamy, golden, and translucent.
• Add chopped coriander stalks, two teaspoons of turmeric, and one teaspoon of salt.
• Add chopped chillis (according to taste) Stir tomatoes into onion mixture.
• Add ginger and garlic; mix thoroughly.
• Add potatoes and cauliflower to the sauce plus a few tablespoons of water (ensuring that the mixture doesn't stick to the saucepan).
• Ensure that the potatoes and cauliflower are coated with the curry sauce.
• Cover and allow to simmer for twenty minutes (or until potatoes are cooked).
• Add two teaspoons of Garam Masala and stir.
• Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves on top of the curry.
• Turn off the heat, cover, and leave for as long as possible before serving.

ROASTED ALOO GOBI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Tip the potatoes into a large pan, fill with cold water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 5-6 mins until starting to soften but still holding their shape. Drain well.
• On a large baking tray, toss the potatoes and cauliflower with the spices and 2 tbsp oil. Season well and roast for 45 mins, stirring halfway through cooking, until the veg is soft and starting to brown.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large pan. Fry the curry leaves and garlic for 1 min, making sure the garlic doesn't brown. Add the tomatoes, chillies, sugar, lime juice and some seasoning. Cover with a lid and simmer for 15 mins until the tomatoes have broken down.
• Add the roasted veg to the tomatoes. Simmer for 5 mins, adding a splash of water if the curry gets too thick. Stir through the coriander and serve with rice, warm naan and yogurt.