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Aloo gobi (), also spelled as ''alu gobi'', or ''aloo gobhi'', is a dry Indian dish made with potatoes (''aloo''), cauliflower (''gob(h)i'') and Indian spices. It is yellowish in color, due to the use of turmeric, and occasionally contains kalonji and curry leaves. Other common ingredients include garlic, ginger, onion, coriander stalks, tomato, and cumin. A number of variations and similar dishes exist, but the name remains the same.
[edit] Ingredients
2 |
pounds Potatoes, cut into ½" cubes |
4 |
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½ |
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½ |
teaspoon Rai , (black mustard seeds) |
1 |
Onion, medium, chopped |
2 |
tablespoons Ginger, fresh, finely slivered |
2 |
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1 ½ |
teaspoons Haldi, ground , (turmeric) |
1 ½ |
teaspoons Dhania, ground , (coriander) |
1 ½ |
teaspoons Jeera, ground , (cumin) |
1 |
teaspoon Paprika, powder |
1 |
teaspoon Mirch, lal, powder, (cayenne) |
¼ |
teaspoon Hing, powder , (asafoetida) |
3 |
pounds Cauliflower, cut into flowerets |
2 |
Tomatoes, fresh, ripe, peeled, diced |
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Salt to taste |
[edit] Preparation
Step 1 |
(From Von Welanetz Guide to Ingredients) (A Punjabi recipe originally |
Step 2 |
In a large wok, heat ghii and brown potatoes lightly. Remove the potatoes and remaining ghii/butter and set potatoes aside, reserving the ghii/butter. |
Step 3 |
Pour in the mustard oil. [To prepare mustard oil for cooking, heat until oil just begins to smoke, then let cool a bit. Reheat and begin cooking.] When the oil is hot (but not smoking), add the mustard seeds. Almost immediately they will begin to pop. Stir in the onion and toss until lightly browned. Reduce heat and add all remaining spices. Cook, stirring constantly, until lightly toasted. |
Step 4 |
Add cauliflower and fry a little bit, until cauliflower is to the point that it and potatoes both need the same amount of cooking time to be fully cooked. [After frying the cauliflower just a bit, I add about 1/4 C. water to keep everything from sticking/burning, but this probably wouldn't be necessary if I used non-stick cookware.] |
Step 5 |
Add potatoes and tomatoes, cover, and cook until done. |
Step 6 |
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