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Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Cauliflower-Potato curry/Aloo Gobhi


Ingredients


Oil -2-3 tsp
Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
Onion -2 onions - 1 big and 1 small-very finely chopped
Tomato-1
Green chillies-2-3 - chopped
Capsicum- 1 chopped
Ginger-1 big piece-very finely chopped
Garlic-3-4 pods-very finely chopped
Cauliflower-1/2 of a large head cauliflower
Potatoes-2

Green peas-1 handfull of peas
Carrot -1 handful
Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
Chilly powder -3/4 tsp
Coriander powder -1/2 tsp
Garam masala- 1 pinch
Salt-to taste
Kasoori methi-1 pinch(optional)
Curry leaves-1-2 stems
Coriander leaves-3-4 stems
Coconut milk -1/2 glass(optional)




Preparation

1.Heat Oil
2.Add 1/2 tsp of cumin seeds.When it starts changes the color
3.Add very finely chopped ginger and garlic.Stir until it turns to a golden color.
4.Add Onion,tomato ,green chilli and capsicum and saute till the tomato get mashed.
5.Add 3/4 tsp of chilly powder,1/4 tsp of turmeric powder ,1/2 tsp of coriander powder and saute well.
6.Add a pinch of kasoori methi.
7.Add enough salt
8.Now add potatoes.Saute well and cover the pan with a lid .Cook it on medium heat for 3-5 minutes. To get a thicker gravy, the potatoes should be well cooked and mashed.
9.Put the Cauliflower.Sprinkle little water and cook for 3-4 minutes.
10.Add the carrots and green peas.
11.Sprinkle Garam Masala and close the lid, for flavours to infuse.
12.Add cocunut milk to taste(optional).Cook for 2-3 minutes
13.Finally add some coriander leaves .
Serve hot.






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