Aarti Sequeiras Aloo Gobi Recipes

AARTI SEQUEIRA'S ALOO GOBI

Steps:

• For the ginger-garlic paste: Throw the garlic, ginger, and canola oil in a mini-food processor and let it go until it forms a semi-smooth paste. There will still be tiny little pieces in there, but overall, it should resemble a paste.
• For the aloo gobi: Mix the Ginger-Garlic Paste, coriander, turmeric, and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl. This is a simple wet masala (spice mix). Set aside.
• In a large pot, warm the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add the serrano pepper, wait 30 seconds, and then add the cumin seeds and wait until they're done spluttering.
• Add the wet masala and hing (careful, it will also splutter).
• Cook until the paste thickens, deepens in color slightly, and oil oozes out of the perimeter of the masala, about 2 minutes.
• Add the cauliflower and potatoes, stirring to coat the vegetables with the masala. Season with salt and add 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes. Then, remove the lid, stir, and cook until the cauliflower and potatoes are cooked through, about 5 minutes.
• Garnish with cilantro and serve.

ALOO GOBI

Steps:

• Seperate the florets from Cauliflower. Wash & drain.
• Cut Potatoes into Chunks.
• Heat Oil in a Pan , add Onions & fry till translucent. Dump in the methi seeds and fry for one more minute.
• Add ginger, garlic Paste, stir,then Mix in Potatoes and cover to cook.
• When the Potatoes are half done , add the cauliflower,tumeric & salt. Cover to Cook.
• Open afer a few minutes, add all the dry powders & mix. Continue cooking till the potatoes are extremely tender and soft.
• Garnish with Cilantro leaves and Serve hot with Breads, Rice, Rotis or as a side dish.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER AND POTATOES (ALOO GOBI)

Steps:

• Combine chilies, ginger, cumin seeds and mustard seeds in a small bowl.
• Heat ghee in a large pot. When hot, add the spices. When the mustard seeds start to pop, drop in the potatoes & cauliflower.
• Fry for 4 minutes or so. Add the tomatoes, turmeric, coriander, garam masala, sugar, salt and half the coriander.
• Mix well, cover and gently heat for 15 minutes. If the vegetables start to stick, add a few drops of water.
• Top with remaining coriander and serve.

ALOO GOBI MATTAR - CAULIFLOWER, PEA AND POTATO CURRY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large wok, karahi, or deep nonstick pan over high heat. Add onions and cumin seeds, and cook until onions are translucent. Then add the minced garlic, chunks of ginger and chili pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add all remaining spices, including salt. Stir well.
• Immediately add potato to pan. Stir until coated in oil and spices. Turn heat down to medium and sauté potato for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add chicken or vegetable stock, then put lid on pan, lower heat to medium-low and simmer for around 15 minutes.
• Add the cauliflower florets, grated ginger and lemon juice. Stir well. Replace lid, turn heat to low, and let simmer for about 10 minutes. If the ingredients are sticking to the pan, you can add a bit more stock or 1/4 cup of water at this point.
• Add frozen peas to pan, and stir ingredients. Cover and simmer for 10 more minutes.
• Turn off heat. Add half of the fresh cilantro, and mix thoroughly. Replace the lid, then allow to rest for 10 minutes before adjusting salt to taste and serving dish over rice. Garnish with remaining fresh cilantro.

ALOO GOBI

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 (according to taste) 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, and leave for as long as possible before serving.

KEVIN'S ALOO GOBI

Steps:

• Boil potatoes for 5 minutes then drain.
• Heat oil in a karahi or wok, add onion and ginger then cook until onion is golden brown.
• Add chillies, mustard seeds, cummin seeds, ground cummin and turmeric then cook for 2 minutes, stirring continuously.
• Add potatoes and cauliflower, stirring to coat all the pieces in the mixture, add salt and water then cover and cook gently until vegetables are tender but not overcooked.
• Garnish with fresh coriander and serve as a main dish with warm Indian breads or as a side dish with a meat curry.