Indian Spiced Cauliflower and Potato (Aloo Gobhi)

It’s easy to feel a little overwhelmed in the kitchen when the days are so cold and short, and there is so much to be done. Why not spice things up a little?

This savory, easy-to-make recipe gives an unusual Indian twist to two familiar pantry staples. The resulting dish could well become a new family favorite. Warming and delicious!

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 medium cauliflower, divided into small florets
3 cups leftover cooked potatoes, diced
1 tablespoon Bragg’s Liquid Aminos (available in health food stores) or Tamari
¼ cup vegetable stock or water
¼ cup yogurt, or to taste

Heat oil in a large heavy pan. Add seeds, stirring until they begin to pop. Add other spices, then cauliflower, potatoes, Bragg’s and water. Stir to mix evenly. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes, until cauliflower is done but still crisp. Stir in yogurt, and serve hot or at room temperature.

Serves 4

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Adapted from The Peaceful Cook by Harriet Kofalk (Talking Leaves Publications, 1991). Copyright (c) 1991 by Harriet Kofalk. Reprinted by permission of Living Tree Paper.
Adapted from The Peaceful Cook by Harriet Kofalk (Talking Leaves Publications, 1991).

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Gary C.

10:19AM PST on Dec 2, 2011

Thankyou...

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Robert O.

3:38PM PDT on Jun 16, 2011

Thanks.

Lynda G.

4:31AM PDT on Jun 7, 2011

This is a nice recipe, quick and easy thank you. I used to be a red hot chilli gal but no more so I only added a couple of shakes of dried chilli bits. Flavours are subtle so you might want to add your chilli gradually or you might kill the dish.

Elizabeth T.

1:27PM PST on Feb 3, 2010

What does the Bragg's add to the dish? Also what is Tamari? A spice?

Cathryn N.

2:53AM PST on Feb 3, 2010

One of my all time favourites and SO good! It's twice as good when you know that it's good for you as well (but don't tell the kids that, lol!)

Paritosh P.

2:08AM PST on Feb 3, 2010

i love gobhi-manchurian too

2:07AM PST on Feb 3, 2010