India

Aloo Gobi, made with supermarket ingredients

Name: Aloo Gobi
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 500 ml cauliflower florets; 2 medium potatoes, diced; 3 tbsp oil; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tbsp ginger paste; 1 tbsp garlic paste; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp amchur (dried mango powder)

The authentic flavor in three easy steps with what any supermarket sells, in metric, for students and anyone cooking far from home (serves 2).

30 min3 to wash

3 lazy steps

1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then fry 500 ml cauliflower florets and 2 medium diced potatoes until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes, and set aside.
2
In the same pan, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat, add 1 tsp cumin seeds until they sizzle, then sauté 1 chopped onion, 1 tbsp ginger paste, and 1 tbsp garlic paste for 5 minutes.
3
Add 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp coriander powder, and 1/2 tsp cayenne, stir in the potatoes, cauliflower, and 1/2 tsp salt, cover and cook on low heat for 10 minutes until tender, then stir in 1/2 tsp garam masala.

How it's eaten in India

In India, it is commonly served hot alongside warm rotis, parathas, or steamed basmati rice with a side of yogurt or pickles.

Ingredients (serves 2)

cauliflower florets500 ml
potatoes, diced2 medium
oil3 tbsp
cumin seeds1 tsp
onion, chopped1
ginger paste1 tbsp
garlic paste1 tbsp
turmeric powder1 tsp
coriander powder1 tsp
cayenne pepper1/2 tsp
salt1/2 tsp
garam masala1/2 tsp
amchur (dried mango powder)1/2 tsp
Swap: 1 tsp lemon juice（retains tartness）

Authentic ingredients in India

cauliflower florets500 ml
potatoes, diced2 medium
mustard oil3 tbsp
cumin seeds1 tsp
onion, chopped1
ginger paste1 tbsp
garlic paste1 tbsp
turmeric powder1 tsp
coriander powder1 tsp
cayenne pepper1/2 tsp
salt1/2 tsp
garam masala1/2 tsp

Optional authentic touch
Frying the potatoes and cauliflower separately in oil before steaming ensures they hold their shape and develop a nutty caramelized flavor without becoming mushy.

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