Potato and Cauliflower Curry (Aloo Gobi)
Aloo gobi (or gobhi) is a South Asian dish popular in both India and Pakistan. Aloo means potato and Gobi means cauliflower. This dish has a prominent role in the movie Bend It Like Beckham, and it can be prepared in a variety of ways. Also, sometimes aloo gobi is made without the tomato.
800 g (6.5 ea.) medium tomatoes, diced or puréed
2 big cauliflower cut into chunks
4â5 potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
1 lemon, juiced
3â5 tablespoons of ghee or vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
5 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon ground curcuma (turmeric)
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1â2 tablespoons ground chilli
2â4 tablespoons garam masala
5 sprigs of mint
Heat the ghee/oil in frying pan, wok, or karahi (an Indian utensil specially used for frying purposes)
Add cumin seeds and wait until they turn a light brown color.
Add the spices (except for garam masala) and the tomatoes.
When the mixture turns oily, add the vegetables.
Roast the cauliflower and the potatoes until they turn soft. Stir occasionally.
Add the garam masala, mint, and lemon juice.