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 Even those, like me, who are not fans of cauliflower will enjoy this dish! |
 I use grapeseed oil because it takes heat well and is healthy |
 Combine sweet paprika, ground cumin, tumeric and sea salt in a dish |
 Prepare a ginger paste by breaking down fresh ginger and ... |
 ...after mincing the ginger... |
 ...mash the ginger with 1/4 tsp sea salt to create a paste |
 Wash, peel and cube the potatoes |
Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized pieces |
 After a quick saute of the cumin seeds, garlic and ginger paste, de-glaze with the chicken stock, then add the paprika, cumin, tumeric and salt |
 Select good coriander leaves, discard the stems and chop |
 Add the chopped coriander to the cauliflower and combine with the potatoes in the skillet |
 Softly sift the aromatic garam masala over the finished dish and serve |
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 A wonderful vegetarian dish - totally delicious!
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I have never been a really big fan of cauliflower, but I love potatoes and spices. This dish, known as 'Alu Ghobi', has long been a favorite vegetable side dish in my kitchen.
It is simple, easy to make and very healthy for you.
One seldom finds a cauliflower dish on the average restaurant menu. But you need not be a vegetarian to thoroughly enjoy Alu Ghobi along side a roasted chicken or kababs.
If you have never had this dish, and you are not a fan of cauliflower - I urge you to give this a try before you swear off cauliflower forever.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower, washed and the flowerets cut to fork size
- 2 potatoes, peeled, washed and cubed
- 1 T oil (olive, grapeseed or vegetable)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp tumeric
- 1 tsp ginger paste (explanation in directions)
- 1 tsp chopped coriander (cilantro)
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 3/4 C chicken stock
- 1/2 tsp + 1/4 tsp sea salt
Directions
- Make a paste of minced ginger and 1/4 tsp sea salt by mashing the minced ginger and salt togeter with the back of a spoon
- Combine the cumin seeds, minced garlic and ginger paste in a small dish
- Combine the tumeric, ground cumin, paprika in a second small dish
- Have the cubed potatoes in a bowl and
- Have the cauliflower in a bowl
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a medium skillet to shimmering
- Add the cumin seeds, garlic and ginger to the hot oil and move the ingredients around for a minute or so until the garlic begins to become golden
- Add the potatoes and stir to combine
- Deglaze with the chicken stock
- Add the paprika, ground cumin, and tumeric. Stir to coat
- Cover and simmer for 6 minutes with an occasional stir to coat th potatoes well
- Add the cauliflower and chopped cilantro, stirring to combine well
- Reduce to low-meduim heat, cover, with an occasional stir
- Cook for 10 minutes
- When the potatoes and cauliflower are forkable, add the garam masala by gently sifting the 1/2 tsp through a very fine sieve
- Stir to combine and remove from heat, plate and serve
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| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 130g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 84 | |
| Calories from Fat 14 | 17% |
| Total Fat 1.66g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.16g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.03g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 659mg | 27% |
| Potassium 420mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 15.56g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 8% |
| Sugars 0.74g | 0% |
| Protein 2.45g | 4% |
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Reviews
January 23, 2012
I fully agree with Amos here. This has to be one of the easiest and tastiest meals you will ever make! This is brilliant as a traditional side dish accompaniment to Indian food but works so well with a Sunday roast roast chicken or meatballs. I've been making this for years but I will try Amos's version and see if it is any different to my Indian friend's mother's recipe! (gotta say the ingredient list is very very similar)1 replyI've cooked/tasted this recipe!
February 19, 2012
Just like home in India. Just might need to add a little more chile.I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
October 15, 2012
I made this to serve with a roast yesterday and it did not disappoint! Fascinating way with spices. The cauliflower and potatoes so amber and tasty. Thanks for posting!I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
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January 28, 2012hello?this is aloo gobi?no hard feelings ,but whoever your indian friend is he is a real sigmund FRAUD! dont mind ,but chicken stock is very rarely used in north Indian cooking ...cauliflower is such a delicate veggie...will totally drown in chicken stock...may I put across the authentic recipe.?..I should know- I am half dogri,half punjabi and married to a dogra rajput....lived in north india like ,forever4 replies
- January 23, 2012Colin - I will await your review with anticipation! I hope it measures up, but usually any mom's recipe will trump all others. So I'll be very pleased if I come in second place! Thanks so much for commenting and please let me know your results. Best wishes, Amos
- January 23, 2012Thanks so much, Tien! I hope you will have all good memories when you make this. Let me know how close my version is to that of your Indian friend. Best wishes, Amos
January 23, 2012It's one of my favorite dishes that my Indian friend made. I love it that you shared the recipe. Yum! -Tien1 reply
