Gujarati Style Aloo Gobi Potato And Cauliflower Curry Food

ALOO GOBI (POTATO AND CAULIFLOWER CURRY)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a wok or a large heavy-based frying pan (with a lid) over medium heat. Cook onions for 6-8 minutes or until golden. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, then add ginger, mustard seeds (if using), curry powder, garam masala, turmeric, chilli powder and salt and cook for a further 1-2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, potato and stock or water. Cover, bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. Uncover, add cauliflower and cook for a further 7-8 minutes or until cauliflower is tender.
• Garnish with coriander and green chilli (if using) and serve with a small dish of raita and chapatis. To make into a more substantial meal, serve a fried egg on top for anyone who wants one.

ALOO GOBI - POTATOES & CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Heat 2 teaspoon of oil in a pan on medium heat. Add cauliflower florets and fry for 2-3 minutes and then add the sliced potatoes.
• Fry on medium-low flame for 7-8 minutes till potatoes and cauliflower have some brown spots on them.
• Drain on a tissue paper and set aside.
• In the same pan heat 1.5 teaspoon of oil on medium heat and add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
• Add the onions and cook for 2 minutes till translucent.
• Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for another 2 minutes or till the raw smell goes away.
• Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes till they are little soft.
• Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and amchur (mango powder).
• Cover the pan and let the masala cook for 2-3 minutes and then add the potatoes and cauliflower to it and mix.
• Add chopped coriander leaves and give a good mix.
• Add garam masala and cook the potato and cauliflower on medium-low heat for 5-6 minutes.
• Add salt and cover the pan and cook more additional 6-7 minutes on low flame or till the potato and cauliflower are tender but not soggy. If you feel the masala is sticking, you may add some water. Add 1 tablespoon at a time and only add enough to cook the veggies. I did not add any water in mine.
• Garnish with some more coriander leaves and serve hot with any Indian bread.

ALOO GOBI MASALA (CAULIFLOWER AND POTATO CURRY)

Steps:

• Place the cauliflower in a large, microwave-safe dish; cook in microwave on High for 3 minutes. Transfer the cauliflower to a bowl and set aside. Put the potatoes in the dish and cook in the microwave on High for 4 minutes. Pour into the bowl with the cauliflower.
• Heat the olive oil and cumin seeds in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the cumin swells and turns golden brown; stir the onions into the oil and cook about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook and stir another 3 minutes. Fold the cauliflower and potatoes into the mixture. Season with the curry powder and salt. Continue cooking until completely hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve hot.

GUJARATI STYLE ALOO GOBI- POTATO AND CAULIFLOWER CURRY

Steps:

• Peel and cut potatoes, and cut cauliflower into florets.
• Blend tinned tomatoes until smooth.
• Heat oil in a saucepan.
• Add the mustard and cumin seeds. They will splutter in the oil. This is called doing the 'vaghaar' in Gujarati.
• Add in the chopped cauliflower and potato. Stir through gently.
• Add the tinned tomatoes along with the water. Cook for 2 minutes.
• Then add the turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder and salt. Mix together.
• Cover with lid and cook for 20 minutes. Stir gently at regular intervals, and try not to break up the cauliflower.
• TIP: a good way to check if the potato and cauliflower are cooked through is to get a sharp knife and gently try to cut through them. They should still have a bit of give but you can slice through them.
• Finally, add lemon juice and stir through.
• Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with roti or rice.

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 - POTATO AND CAULIFLOWER CURRY.

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes in their skins and allow to cool.
• Peel the potatoes and cut them into 2 inch squares.
• Blanch the cauliflower in boiling water for 2 minutes-do not over boil the cauliflower as it should still be firm after cooking.
• Cut into small florets.
• Heat the oil over medium heat in a wide frypan.
• Add the mustard seeds and as soon as they begin popping, add the cumin and fenugreek seeds and then the red chillies.
• Add the onion and the green chilli, stir and fry until the onions are golden brown-8-10 minutes.
• Add the cauliflower, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes.
• Add the potatoes, dried spices and salt.
• Stir gently until all the ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
• Cover the pan and cook til the potatoes are heated through-6-8 minutes.
• Stir in the coriander leaves and remove from the heat.