ADRAKI ALOO GOBI

Aloo Gobi is a delicious dry vegetable made using cauliflower and potatoes along with some simple spices and lots of fresh ginger (adrak)!! Perfect on its own or as an accompaniment to any curry.

Serves: 4 people | Prep : 20 mins | Cooking : 25 mins

Health Hack: Ginger has a long tradition of being effective in soothing the digestive system. It also has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

Fresh Ingredients

Cauliflower - 1 medium cauliflower, cut into small florets
Potatoes - 2 medium white potatoes, peeled and quartered
Onion - 1 large, finely chopped
Ginger - 5 tbsp, finely chopped
Green chilli - 1, Slit lengthwise
Fresh coriander – 2 tbsp, finely chopped

Spices

Cumin - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 2 tsp
Red chilli powder - ½ tsp
Turmeric powder - 3 tsp
Vegetable Oil - 4 tbsp
Salt - To taste

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large pan and add cumin seeds. Allow them to sizzle for a minute on medium heat.

Step 2

When cumin seeds begin to change colour, add onion & green chillies.

Step 3

Cook until onions become nearly golden brown. Add finely chopped ginger and sauté it with onions for a couple of minutes.

Step 4

Now add all the powdered spices followed by potatoes, cauliflower and salt. Ensure that the potatoes and cauliflower are coated with the spices.

Step 5

Fry the cauliflower and potatoes on medium to high heat first to brown them slightly. Then cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked.