Alu Gobhi Potato Cauliflower

  • a little oil for frying (not olive oil; Indian ghee - clarified butter - is best)
  • 1 dl [½ cup] chopped onions
  • 2-3 potatoes (about 400 grams) [1 scant pound]
  • one medium size cauliflower
  • 3 medium size tomatoes or a can of chopped tomatoes
  • 1-2 dl [1/4-½ cup] of water

    Spices

  • 1 tsp black cumin seeds (if not available, substitue with 2 tsp cumin seeds [spiskummin])
  • 1 Table sp ginger [ingefära gingembre], finely chopped
  • ½-1 tsp hot red pepper
  • 1 Table sp garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 tsp coriander seeds, crushed
  • 1 scant tsp turmeric [gurkmeja curcuma]
  • 1½-2 tsp salt
  • A good bunch of fresh coriander leaves [cilantro]

    Heat the oil to medium heat in a pan. Add the black cumin seeds, red pepper, ginger and garlic. Let fry for a minute and then add the chopped onions. Lower the heat and let fry for 7-8 minutes until the onions are soft and golden brown.

    Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and cut into small cubes or wedges. Rinse and divide the cauliflower into small flowerets. When the onion mixture is ready, add the tomatoes, the crushed coriander seeds and a part of the fresh coriander leaves. Cook for a few minutes to let most of the liquide evaporate.

    Drop in the potatoes and turn them around in the pan with a spoon. Add the cauliflower, stir around for a while. Stir in the water, salt to taste and the turmeric. Let cook for 10-15 minutes until the potatoes are still slightly hard and most of the water has disappeared.

    Sprinkle with the rest of the fresh coriander leaves.

    Note: Black cumin can be found in Indian grocery stores.

    Alu Mattar Potatoe Peas

    This recipe is very similar, but with the following changes:

  • INSTEAD of Cauliflower take 2 dl (1 cup) of peas (I usually take frozen)
  • INSTEAD of Black cumin seeds take 1 tsp of Fenugreek seeds. Grind the seeds
  • MUCH LESS WATER: only 2-3 Tablespoons

    Proceed as above, but use Fenugreek instead of Black cumin. Do not use Cauliflower but add the peas after the potatoe instead.

    Note: Fenugreek can be found in Indian grocery stores.


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