Aloo gobi and jeera rice
This hearty cauliflower and potato curry is one of the most common vegetable curries you will find in India. Serve with spiced jeera rice for a cheap, filling and vegan midweek meal.
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil45 ml
- cumin seeds2 ჩაის-კოვზი
- Bay leaf1 ცალი
- Cinnamon1 ცალი
- Cardamom3 ცალი
- Turmeric2 ჩაის-კოვზი
- Fenugreek2 ჩაის-კოვზი
- Garam masala2 ჩაის-კოვზი
- Capsicum2 ჩაის-კოვზი
Instructions
6 steps- 1
To make the jeera rice, wash and soak the rice while you prepare the spices.
- 2
Place the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion, cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon, and cardamom pods, and gently fry for a few minutes.
3 min
- 3
Drain and add the rice, then pour over 800ml water. Bring to the boil, cover, reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
18 min
- 4
Meanwhile, to make the aloo gobi, heat the oil and butter in a large heavy-based saucepan over a medium heat. Add the cumin, turmeric, ginger, onions, chillies, and fenugreek, and fry for a few minutes.
3 min
- 5
Add the cauliflower florets and leaves, stir to coat in the spices and cook for a few minutes. Add the potatoes, stir again, cover and steam for 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
15 min
- 6
Sprinkle over the garam masala and season to taste. Garnish with fresh coriander before serving with the rice.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 400 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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