Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Aloo Gobi (north Indian style)




Ingredients:




   1  large onion, peeled and cut into small pieces 
   1  bunch fresh coriander, separated into stalks and leaves  chopped
    1 small green chilies, chopped into small pieces  
   1  large cauliflower, leaves removed and cut evenly into eighths 
   3  large potatoes, peeled and cut into even pieces 
   2  cans diced tomatoes,fresh ginger, peeled and grated
   fresh garlic, chopped 
1 tsp cumin seeds 
2 tsp turmeric 
1 tsp salt 
2 tsp garam masala
1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil

          Steps :

Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan.
Add the chopped onion and one teaspoon of cumin seeds to the oil.
Stir together and cook until onions become creamy, golden, and translucent.
Add chopped coriander stalks, two teaspoons of turmeric, and one teaspoon of salt.
Add chopped chillis. Stir tomatoes into onion mixture.
Add ginger and garlic; mix thoroughly.
Add potatoes and cauliflower to the sauce plus a few tablespoons of water (ensuring that the
mixture doesn't stick to the saucepan).
Ensure that the potatoes and cauliflower are coated with the curry sauce.
Cover and allow to simmer for twenty minutes (or until potatoes are cooked).
Add two teaspoons of Garam masala and stir.
Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves on top of the curry.
Turn off the heat, cover