black mustard seeds

Aloo Gobi

aloo gobi
By jgreghenry Published March 8, 2010
Prep time: 5
Yield:1 ()

Ingredients:

  • 2 T vegetable oil
  • 1 t black mustard seeds
  • 1 t whole cumin seeds
  • 0.5 t whole cloves
  • 1 T grated garlic (about 3 cloves)
  • 1 T grated ginger (about 1″ knob)
  • 2 medium onions minced
  • 1 chili minced (i used a habanero but if that’s too spicy you can use a serano chili)
  • 2 t garam masala
  • 0.5 tumeric
  • 2 t kosher salt
  • 2 t honey (or vegan sugar)
  • 0.5 c water
  • 3 yukon gold potatoes cut into 1/2″ cubes
  • 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 2 T lemon juice
  • 0.5 c green peas
  • 0 cilantro hand torn (for garnish)

Directions

Heat heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until very hot and add the oil. Add the mustard seeds, cumin and cloves and stir until the spices begin to crackle. Add the ginger and garlic and fry until fragrant then add the onion. Fry this mixture until the onions are soft and just starting to turn brown, then add the chili, garam masala, turmeric, salt, honey, water and potatoes. Cover and simmer over medium low heat for 10 minutes, add the cauliflower and cook until everything is tender, another 30-40 minutes. Add the lemon juice and peas at the very end and serve the Aloo Gobi garnished with cilantro alongside some basmati rice and raita.