1teaspoonGinger paste or freshly grated or crushed
1Green chilichopped
a pinchHing (Asafoetida)
½teaspoonTurmeric powder
2 small or 1cupPotatoespeeled and cubed
2cupsCauliflower (gobi)cut into bite size florets
¼cupTomatochopped
Salt to taste
1teaspoonRed chili powder
1teaspoonCoriander powder
½teaspoonLemon juice
1tablespoonCilantro or coriander leaveschopped finely
Instructions
Preparation:
First wash, peel and cube the potatoes.
Then cut the cauliflower into florets, keep them in colander and rinse them well. Let the excess water drain out.
Also chop the tomato.
Making aloo gobi recipe:
Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat.
Once hot add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
Then add ginger paste and green chili. Saute for a minute.
Then add hing and turmeric powder. Mix into oil.
Immediately add potato, gobi and tomato. Mix well.
Add salt, red chili powder and coriander powder. Again mix till all the spices are coated to the veggies.
Then cover with lid or plate. Make sure that lid has ½ inch high rim around the edges. Pour a glassful of water on the lid. Let the veggies steam cook.
Cook till they are soft and tender. Do stir once or twice in between.
Make sure not to overcook it otherwise gobi will get mushy.