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Aloo gobi with potatoes and cauliflower in a spiced tomato masala.

Aloo Gobi: Potato and Cauliflower Curry

Tender potatoes and cauliflower are cooked in a warmly spiced onion and tomato masala, then finished with dried fenugreek, garam masala, coriander and lemon. This dry Indian vegetable curry serves four as a main course or side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine British Indian, Indian
Servings 4
Calories 256 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g potatoes peeled and cut into 2.5cm pieces
  • 500 g cauliflower florets cut into medium pieces
  • 3 tablespoons rapeseed oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 medium onion approximately 150g, finely chopped
  • 1 green chilli finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic and Ginger Paste
  • 200 g ripe tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1½ teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon Kashmiri chilli powder or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt plus extra for the potato water
  • 100 ml freshly boiled water plus more only if needed
  • 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook for 6 minutes after the water returns to a simmer. They should be slightly softened outside but firm in the centre. Drain thoroughly.
  • Meanwhile, rinse the cauliflower and dry it well. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a wide, heavy based pan over a medium high heat.
  • Add the cauliflower in a single layer and cook for 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly browned in places but still firm. Transfer it to a plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil and the cumin seeds. Fry for 30 seconds, then add the onion and green chilli. Cook for 7 to 8 minutes until soft and lightly golden.
  • Add the garlic and ginger paste. Stir continuously for 1 minute without allowing it to catch.
  • Add the tomatoes, ground coriander, ground cumin, turmeric, Kashmiri chilli powder and salt. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring regularly, until the tomato has softened and the masala is thick.
  • Add the drained potatoes and fold them through the masala. Pour in 100ml freshly boiled water, cover and cook over a low heat for 6 minutes.
  • Add the browned cauliflower and turn it carefully through the potatoes. Cover and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until both vegetables are tender. Check halfway and add 1 tablespoon hot water only if the masala is catching.
  • Remove the lid. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, turning carefully, until no thin liquid remains and the masala coats the vegetables.
  • Crush the dried fenugreek between your palms. Add it with the garam masala, coriander and lemon juice. Fold gently, taste for salt and rest off the heat for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Choose a firm all-purpose or waxy potato if possible. Floury potatoes require more careful stirring.
  • The cauliflower should still be firm after browning because it cooks again with the potato.
  • Tomato moisture varies. Reduce the masala thoroughly before adding the vegetables.
  • Add further water only a tablespoon at a time. The finished curry should be dry to semi dry.
  • For a milder dish, omit the green chilli and reduce the Kashmiri chilli powder.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 675mgPotassium: 1100mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 527IUVitamin C: 96mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3mg
Keyword dry aloo gobi, Indian cauliflower curry, potato and cauliflower curry, vegan aloo gobi
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