Aloo gobi

Ingredients

• 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 tbsp mustard or other oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1–2 green chillies, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped (optional)
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp red chilli powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

Method

1. Soak the florets in hot salted water for 10 minutes, then drain well.
2. Heat oil in a wide pan. Add cumin, then ginger and green chillies.
3. Add the potatoes and fry for 5 minutes.
4. Add the cauliflower, turmeric, coriander powder, chilli powder and salt. Stir to coat.
5. Add tomato if using. Cover and cook on low heat for 15–20 minutes, stirring now and then, until both vegetables are tender.
6. Uncover, sprinkle garam masala and coriander, and cook for 2 minutes more.