Curried Cauliflower Or Gobi Gobi Food

GOBI KI SABZI (DRY CAULIFLOWER CURRY)

Steps:

• Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
• Heat oil on medium high heat in a large pan or wok and add the cumin seeds.
• When they start to make a noise, add the asafoetida and stir for a few seconds.
• Add the chopped onions and saute till they turn clear.
• Put in the ginger and garlic pastes and fry till lightly golden.
• Add the chilli and turmeric powder and fry for a minute.
• Add the cauliflower, salt and tomatoes and mix well.
• Cover and cook till the cauliflower is done.
• Add the chopped coriander leaves and the garam masala and mix well.
• Taste and add salt if needed.
• Serve with freshly cooked rice.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER AND POTATOES (ALOO GOBI)

Steps:

• Combine chilies, ginger, cumin seeds and mustard seeds in a small bowl.
• Heat ghee in a large pot. When hot, add the spices. When the mustard seeds start to pop, drop in the potatoes & cauliflower.
• Fry for 4 minutes or so. Add the tomatoes, turmeric, coriander, garam masala, sugar, salt and half the coriander.
• Mix well, cover and gently heat for 15 minutes. If the vegetables start to stick, add a few drops of water.
• Top with remaining coriander and serve.

GOBI MASALA (CAULIFLOWER CURRY)

Steps:

• Dissolve the coconut cream in 5 tablespoons milk.
• Soak the tamarind in 2 tablespoons boiling water, 5 to 10 minutes. Squeeze the husk and discard the tamarind piece, save the water.
• Combine the tamarind water with the flour, chili powder and coriander in a mixing bowl, mix well. Add the cauliflower and coconut milk, stir until cauliflower is coated.
• Heat oil in a saucepan. Place the mustard seeds in the oil, when they start popping add the cauliflower mixture. Cover with a lid and simmer until cauliflower is tender, stir occasionally.

MY ALOO GOBI - CURRIED CAULIFLOWER AND POTATOES

Steps:

• If using fresh cauliflower, separate florets from the head, wash and drain.
• If using frozen, defrost in microwave for 3-5 minutes.
• Wash, peel and cut potatoes into 1" cubes.
• Heat canola oil in a large pan over medium heat.
• Add mustard and cumin seeds and fry until seeds begin to pop and cumin becomes fragrant.
• Next add your chilis, garlic and ginger, and fry for a minute until they become fragrant as well.
• Add potatoes, stir to coat with oil and then sprinkle over turmeric, cumin powder, coriander, and chili powder or caynenne if using.
• Stir to coat, cover pan and cook for 10 minutes or until potatoes are halfway done.
• Add cauliflower, sprinkle with a little more turmeric, and stir to coat with oil and spices.
• Add 1-3 tbsp of water, cover and cook another 10 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
• When finished check for salt and add if needed.
• Sprinkle with garam masala to taste, and serve.

ALOO GOBI MASALA (CAULIFLOWER AND POTATO CURRY)

Steps:

• Place the cauliflower in a large, microwave-safe dish; cook in microwave on High for 3 minutes. Transfer the cauliflower to a bowl and set aside. Put the potatoes in the dish and cook in the microwave on High for 4 minutes. Pour into the bowl with the cauliflower.
• Heat the olive oil and cumin seeds in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the cumin swells and turns golden brown; stir the onions into the oil and cook about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook and stir another 3 minutes. Fold the cauliflower and potatoes into the mixture. Season with the curry powder and salt. Continue cooking until completely hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve hot.

ALOO GOBI MATTAR - CAULIFLOWER, PEA AND POTATO CURRY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large wok, karahi, or deep nonstick pan over high heat. Add onions and cumin seeds, and cook until onions are translucent. Then add the minced garlic, chunks of ginger and chili pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add all remaining spices, including salt. Stir well.
• Immediately add potato to pan. Stir until coated in oil and spices. Turn heat down to medium and sauté potato for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add chicken or vegetable stock, then put lid on pan, lower heat to medium-low and simmer for around 15 minutes.
• Add the cauliflower florets, grated ginger and lemon juice. Stir well. Replace lid, turn heat to low, and let simmer for about 10 minutes. If the ingredients are sticking to the pan, you can add a bit more stock or 1/4 cup of water at this point.
• Add frozen peas to pan, and stir ingredients. Cover and simmer for 10 more minutes.
• Turn off heat. Add half of the fresh cilantro, and mix thoroughly. Replace the lid, then allow to rest for 10 minutes before adjusting salt to taste and serving dish over rice. Garnish with remaining fresh cilantro.

GOBI ALOO (INDIAN STYLE CAULIFLOWER WITH POTATOES)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in the cumin seeds, garlic, and ginger paste. Cook about 1 minute until garlic is lightly browned. Add the potatoes. Season with turmeric, paprika, cumin, garam masala, and salt. Cover and continue cooking 5 to 7 minutes stirring occasionally.
• Mix the cauliflower and cilantro into the saucepan. Reduce heat to low and cover. Stirring occasionally, continue cooking 10 minutes, or until potatoes and cauliflower are tender.

ALOO GOBI - POTATO AND CAULIFLOWER CURRY.

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes in their skins and allow to cool.
• Peel the potatoes and cut them into 2 inch squares.
• Blanch the cauliflower in boiling water for 2 minutes-do not over boil the cauliflower as it should still be firm after cooking.
• Cut into small florets.
• Heat the oil over medium heat in a wide frypan.
• Add the mustard seeds and as soon as they begin popping, add the cumin and fenugreek seeds and then the red chillies.
• Add the onion and the green chilli, stir and fry until the onions are golden brown-8-10 minutes.
• Add the cauliflower, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes.
• Add the potatoes, dried spices and salt.
• Stir gently until all the ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
• Cover the pan and cook til the potatoes are heated through-6-8 minutes.
• Stir in the coriander leaves and remove from the heat.

ALOO GOBI

Steps:

• Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan.
• Add the chopped onion and one teaspoon of cumin seeds to the oil.
• Stir together and cook until onions become creamy, golden, and translucent.
• Add chopped coriander stalks, two teaspoons of turmeric, and one teaspoon of salt.
• Add chopped chillis (according to taste) Stir tomatoes into onion mixture.
• Add ginger and garlic; mix thoroughly.
• Add potatoes and cauliflower to the sauce plus a few tablespoons of water (ensuring that the mixture doesn't stick to the saucepan).
• Ensure that the potatoes and cauliflower are coated with the curry sauce.
• Cover and allow to simmer for twenty minutes (or until potatoes are cooked).
• Add two teaspoons of Garam Masala and stir.
• Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves on top of the curry.
• Turn off the heat, cover, and leave for as long as possible before serving.