Flower Batata - Aloo Gobi - Cauliflower Potato Veggie

Flower batata chi bhaji as we know in Marathi or Aloo Gobi as known in other languages. This combination of cauliflower florets with potatoes are loved by one and all. This vegetable is normally prepared in every Indian household and served with dal rice or roti.Today I want to share the easiest way of how to make this Aloo Gobi Brahmani style. With very less ingredients but without compromising on the taste.

Ingredients:(Serves 2) 

• 2 cups Cauliflower florets

• 2 cups Potatoes (peeled and cut in cubes) 

• 1 tsp Mustard seeds 

• 1/4th tsp Hing

• 1/4th tsp TurmericPowder

• 2 tbsp Goda masala 

• 1 tbsp Red chilly powder

• 1 tbsp Gul (Jaggery) 

• Salt to taste 

• 1 tbsp Oil 

• Water as per requirement 

• 1/2 cup Corriander leaves (Kothimbir)

Method:

• In a kadhai/pan heat oil and add mustard seeds. When mustard seeds crackle add hing, turmeric powder and potatoes. Saute for a minute. 

• Now add the cauliflower florets and mix well. Add 2 cups of water, salt, gul and cover the vegetable. Let it cook for 7-8 minutes. 

• Once the flower and potatoes are half done add goda masala & red chilly powder, mix well. Check for the consistency of the gravy and add water as per your preference. 

• Now cook the vegetable till its tender (do not cover with the lid now). 

• Finally add coriander leaves and serve hot with flat bread or dal rice.

Tip: If you like you can add green peas to this vegetables. This addition of peas gives extra flavour to this dish.

Note: Incase you want to have a dry bhaji then cook till all water from the bhaji evaporates. This dry version of bhaji is best option for tiffin.