ALOO GOBI

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 large onion, peeled and cut into small pieces

1 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 large cauliflower, leaves removed and cut evenly into chunks

3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into even pieces

2 cans diced tomatoes

fresh ginger, peeled and grated

fresh garlic, chopped

1 teaspoon cumin seed

2 teaspoons turmeric

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons garam masala

 

Sometimes I add broccoli and carrots, too

Directions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan.

2. Add the chopped onion and one teaspoon of cumin seeds to the oil.

3. Stir together and cook until onions become creamy, golden, and translucent.

4. Add two teaspoons of turmeric, and one teaspoon of salt.

5. Stir tomatoes into onion mixture.

6. Add ginger and garlic; mix thoroughly.

7. Add potatoes and cauliflower to the sauce plus a few tablespoons of water (ensuring that the mixture doesn't stick to the saucepan).

8. Ensure that the potatoes and cauliflower are coated with the curry sauce.

9. Cover and allow to simmer for twenty minutes (or until potatoes are cooked).

10. Add two teaspoons of Garam Masala and stir.

11. Sprinkle chopped cilantro leaves on top of the curry.

12. Turn off the heat, cover, and leave for as long as possible before serving.

Serve over rice