Aloo Gobi fry / Spiced Potatoes & Cauliflower Stir fry

Aloo Gobi fry is a simple yet delicious dish that could be made easily at home. 

Ingredients:

Cauliflower - 1 medium sized 400 to 450 grams

Potatoes - 5 to 6 medium sized 300 to 350 grams

Mustard seeds – ½ tsp

Cumin seeds – ½ tsp

Turmeric powder- ½ tsp

Red chili powder – 3/4 tbsp

Coriander powder – 1 ½ tbsp.

Asafoetida / Hing – ¼ tsp

Cooking oil - 4 tbsp

Salt as required

a few curry leaves for garnish (optional)

Method:

Separate a medium sized cauliflower in medium florets. Rinse the cauliflower florets very well in water. Boil water to which some salt & turmeric, Turn off the flame and add the cauliflower florets. Cover the bowl and blanch them in the hot water for 10 to 15 minutes. (This step of blanching is optional and is only done if there are insects in the cauliflower)

Meanwhile wash the potatoes and cook them in a pressure cooker till 2-3 whistles. Do not overcook. Allow it to cool, when it is done. Cut them into cubes and keep it aside. My mom keeps it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.

Now in a bowl combine the blanched cauliflower along with the cooked potato cubes. Add chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, Jeera powder, hing and salt. Mix these spices well into the cauliflower and potatoes.

In a kadai or thick bottomed pan, heat oil add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Once crackled add the finely chopped onions and curry leaves.

Now add the potato and cauliflower mixer. Mix it well gently, taking care not to mash the potatoes. Keep it in a low flame and mix gently in between, till the potatoes and cauliflower get completely cooked and it turns into golden brown colour.

When it is done transfer to a serving bowl.