Aloo Gobi - Cauliflower Potato Veggie

Flower batata chi bhaji as we call in Marathi or Aloo Gobi as known in other languages. This combination of cauliflower florets with potatoes is loved by all. 

This vegetable is normally prepared in every Indian household and served with dal rice or roti.Today I wish to share the easiest way of making this Aloo Gobi Brahmani style.

Ingredients:(Serves 2) 

• 2 cups Cauliflower florets

• 2 Potatoes (peeled and cut in cubes) 

• 1 tsp Mustard seeds 

• 1/4th tsp Hing

• 1/4th tsp Turmeric Powder

• 2 tbsp Goda masala (You may also use coriander & cumin powder instead of 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 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 1 cup of water, salt, gul (jaggery) and cover the vegetable. Let it cook for 7-8 minutes. 

• Once the cauliflower and potatoes are half done add goda masala & red chilly powder, mix well. Check for the consistency of the gravy and adjust water as per your preference. (Instead of goda masala, you may use coriander & cumin powder).

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

• Finally add coriander leaves.

•  Aloo Gobi - Cauliflower Potato Veggie is ready, 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.