How To Make Alu Gobi

Alu Gobi also known as Aloo Gobi is a very popular Punjabi delicacy which is eaten on a fairly regular basis in North India. It a dish which is made from two very basic vegetables, Potatoes (Alu) and Cauliflowers (Gobi) and is now a part of Indian cuisine which is sampled across the globe.

Ingredients:

1kg tomato cut into small cubes

11/2" piece ginger

2 garlic pods

25 gms freshly squeezed lemon juice

1tblsp non-fat yogurt

oil as per need

500 gms cauliflower florets

1 tsp cumin seed

12 potatoes cut into small cubes

50 gms vinegar

250 gms onion very finely sliced

100 gms coriander leaves

salt and red chillies to taste

2 green onions

1/2 tsp tulsi leaves

1/2 tsp turmeric

Method

1. Boil diced potatoes and cauliflower florets in water with salt, cayenne, turmeric and 1 tbs oil.The potatoes will take longer than the cauliflowers to boil. You will need to take off the cauliflower florets first.The vegetables should be cooked but firm.

2. Grind ginger and garlic.If fresh ginger is not available, use 1/2 tsp ginger powder.

3. Finely cut the coriander, green onion

4. Mix sliced onion with basil, vinegar and olive oil.

5. Marinate 10-15 minutes.

6. In a small utensil on medium heat, mix in 1 tbs oil. When hot, mix in the cumin seeds.Fry until light brown.

7. Add the onions to this mixture and stir fry till the onions are golden brown

8. Add the ginger and garlic Saute for a few minutes.

9. Add the potatoes, cauliflower and the diced tomato.

10. If the vegetables stick to the pan, mix in a little yogurt to keep it moist.

11. Simmer (boil slowly at low temperature) until vegetables are done.

12. Sprinkle with cut cilantro, lemon juice and slice tomato before serving.