Aloo Gobi

Traditional Indian dish made of spiced cauliflower and potatoes. This dish is steamed and then fried in oil making it intentionally dry and somewhat crispy. WARNING: This dish is extremely spicy, which is the way I like it. However, if you don't like your food that spicy, feel free to cut down on the serrano pepper and/or cayenne pepper. Also, I would recommend serving this with a side of raita or plain yogurt to cool the mouth down after eating.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 141 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon garam masala
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• ½ head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• ½ teaspoon cumin seed
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 small onion, quartered and sliced
• 2 serrano chile peppers, minced
• 2 medium baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.