Aloo Gobi – Cauliflower and Potato Curry on Basmati Rice

👨‍🍳 Method

For the Fried onion

1. 1
   Ahead of time, peel the potatoes and cut into 2 cm cubes, and cut the cauliflower to a similar size.

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2. 2
   Cook the rice in a pot according to the package directions.

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3. 3
   Heat some of the oil in a wide, deep pan and fry the potatoes 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is browned on the outside.

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4. 4
   Add the cauliflower and the turmeric and fry another 6 minutes. Remove the vegetables to a bowl.

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5. 5
   Add the cumin seeds to the rest of the oil in the pan and fry about 20 seconds, until they start to pop.

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6. 6
   Add the onion and fry for 6 minutes, stirring, until the onion is golden.

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   💡Add by cooking time: what needs long (onion, carrot, meat) goes in first, and what burns fast (garlic, dry spices) goes in last, only until fragrant.

To assemble

1. 7
   Add the garlic, turmeric, ginger, ground coriander, chili pepper and salt and stir.
2. 8
   Add the tomatoes and cook 4 minutes.

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3. 9
   Add the cauliflower, potatoes and water and bring to a boil.

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4. 10
   Turn down the heat, cover and simmer 12–15 minutes, until the potatoes are completely soft.

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   💡A gentle simmer, not a boil: a hard boil dries the food out and clouds it, a slow simmer cooks it evenly.
5. 11
   Sprinkle the garam masala and the cilantro on top.
6. 12
   Serve with the rice.