Aloo Gobi Matar Food

ALOO GOBI

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat in a large pot. Fry cumin seeds for a few seconds until they turn golden brown and begin to pop. Reduce heat to medium, stir in the onion, and cook until lightly browned. Stir in serrano pepper and ginger; fry for 1 minute. Season with coriander, paprika, turmeric, cayenne, and garam masala; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
• Stir potatoes and salt into the pot, cover, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Add cauliflower, cover, and cook until cauliflower steams in its own juices until tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Pour remaining 1 tablespoon of oil around the edges of the pot. Increase heat to medium-high and fry for 3 to 5 minutes to brown, stirring gently to avoid mashing the cauliflower.

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.

ALOO GOBI MATTAR - CAULIFLOWER, PEA AND POTATO CURRY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large wok, karahi, or deep nonstick pan over high heat. Add onions and cumin seeds, and cook until onions are translucent. Then add the minced garlic, chunks of ginger and chili pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add all remaining spices, including salt. Stir well.
• Immediately add potato to pan. Stir until coated in oil and spices. Turn heat down to medium and sauté potato for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add chicken or vegetable stock, then put lid on pan, lower heat to medium-low and simmer for around 15 minutes.
• Add the cauliflower florets, grated ginger and lemon juice. Stir well. Replace lid, turn heat to low, and let simmer for about 10 minutes. If the ingredients are sticking to the pan, you can add a bit more stock or 1/4 cup of water at this point.
• Add frozen peas to pan, and stir ingredients. Cover and simmer for 10 more minutes.
• Turn off heat. Add half of the fresh cilantro, and mix thoroughly. Replace the lid, then allow to rest for 10 minutes before adjusting salt to taste and serving dish over rice. Garnish with remaining fresh cilantro.

ALOO GOBI MATTAR

Steps:

• Heat oil over high heat in a large wok, karahi, or deep nonstick pan. Add onions and cumin seeds, and cook until onion are translucent.
• Add minced garlic, minced ginger and chili pepper. Saute for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add all remaining spices including salt. Stir well.
• Immediately add potatoes and stir until coated in oil and spices. Turn heat down to medium and saute for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add stock, then put lid on pan, lower heat to medium-low and simmer for about 15 minutes.
• Add the cauliflower florets, grated ginger and lemon juice. Stir well. Replace lid, turn heat to low, and let simmer for about 10 minutes. If the ingredients are sticking to the pan, you can add a bit more stock or 1/4 cup of water.
• Add frozen peas to pan, and stir ingredients. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
• Turn off heat. Add half of the fresh cilantro and mix thoroughly. Replace the lid and allow to rest for 10 minutes before adjusting salt to taste. Garnish with remaining fresh cilantro.