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Indian Cauliflower and Potatoes (Aloo Gobi)
2016-03-29 14:55:49
Yields 4
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
45 min
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 cup water, divided
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 large serrano pepper, split down the middle leaving halves attached
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 small head cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 1 russet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (similar size to cauliflower)
- Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons freshly minced cilantro leaves, to garnish
GINGER-GARLIC PASTE
- 1/2 cup cloves garlic, whole
- 1/2 cup fresh ginger, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 1/4 cup canola oil
Instructions
- Mix the ginger-garlic paste, coriander, turmeric and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl. This is a simple wet masala (spice mix). Set aside.
- In a large pot, warm the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add the serrano pepper, wait 30 seconds, and then add the cumin seeds and wait until they’re done spluttering.
- Add the wet masala (careful, it will also splutter). Cook until the paste thickens, deepens in color slightly and oil oozes out of the perimeter of the masala, about 2 minutes.
- Add the cauliflower and potatoes, stirring to coat the vegetables with the masala. Season with salt and add 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the lid, stir and cook until the cauliflower and potatoes are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
GINGER-GARLIC PASTE
- Throw the garlic, ginger and canola oil in a mini-food processor and let it go until it forms a semi-smooth paste. There will still be tiny pieces in there, but overall, it should resemble a paste.
- Save what you don’t use in a small glass jar. It should last in the fridge for two to three weeks. It’s a delicious addition to marinades, pasta sauces, stir fry sauces, slow-cooker recipes, and gravy.
Adapted from The Food Network
Adapted from The Food Network
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