Aloo Gobi (Curried Cauliflower and Potatoes)

Name: Aloo Gobi (Curried Cauliflower and Potatoes)
Total time: PT0D0H0M
Yield: serves 6-8
Ingredients: 1 ⁄ 2 cup canola oil; 2 medium russet potatoes, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1 ½" pieces; 1 large cauliflower (about 1 lb.) broken into medium-size florets; 3 medium yellow onions, finely chopped; 1 (2″) piece ginger, peeled and cut into 1" matchsticks; 2 canned whole, peeled tomatoes, crushed; 1 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. ground coriander; 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. cayenne; 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. ground turmeric; 1 ⁄ 2 cup frozen green peas; 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. garam masala; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Serves
serves 6-8

Brought to Ipoh by immigrants from India, this dish derives its great depth of flavor from a base of caramelized onions and an abundance of spices. This recipe first appeared in our October 2011 issue along with Jayanthi Daniel's article Hungry City.

Ingredients

¹⁄₂ cup canola oil
2 medium russet potatoes, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1 ½" pieces
1 large cauliflower (about 1 lb.) broken into medium-size florets
3 medium yellow onions, finely chopped
1 (2″) piece ginger, peeled and cut into 1" matchsticks
2 canned whole, peeled tomatoes, crushed
1 ¹⁄₂ tsp. ground coriander
¹⁄₂ tsp. cayenne
¹⁄₂ tsp. ground turmeric
¹⁄₂ cup frozen green peas
¹⁄₂ tsp. ground cumin
¹⁄₂ tsp. garam masala
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a 12" skillet over medium-high heat; add potatoes, and cook, turning as needed, until browned all over and barely cooked through, about 12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to paper towels to drain; set aside. Add cauliflower to oil, and cook, turning as needed, until browned all over and barely cooked through, about 10 minutes; transfer to paper towels to drain, and set aside.

Step 2

Return skillet to medium-high heat; add onions, and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Add ginger, and cook, stirring, until onions are slightly darker, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, and cook, stirring, until caramelized, 4-6 minutes. Add coriander, cayenne, turmeric, and salt and pepper, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add potatoes, cauliflower, peas, and 1 tbsp. water, stir to combine, and cover skillet. Cook until potatoes and cauliflower are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cumin and garam masala.

Heat oil in a 12" skillet over medium-high heat; add potatoes, and cook, turning as needed, until browned all over and barely cooked through, about 12 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer potatoes to paper towels to drain; set aside. Add cauliflower to oil, and cook, turning as needed, until browned all over and barely cooked through, about 10 minutes; transfer to paper towels to drain, and set aside.
Return skillet to medium-high heat; add onions, and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Add ginger, and cook, stirring, until onions are slightly darker, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, and cook, stirring, until caramelized, 4-6 minutes. Add coriander, cayenne, turmeric, and salt and pepper, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add potatoes, cauliflower, peas, and 1 tbsp. water, stir to combine, and cover skillet. Cook until potatoes and cauliflower are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cumin and garam masala.