1 medium cauliflower
2 medium potatoes
1 onion
1 tomato
1 pod garlic
1 inch ginger
1 pinch turmeric
1 to taste salt
1 to taste pepper
1 garam masala
Directions
1. Make masala with onion, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes. 2. Add
turmeric and spices. 3. Break the cauliflower in flowerettes and cut
the potatoes into cubes (8 pieces each). 4. Add both to masala and
lower heat to simmer. Cover the pot till the cauliflower and potatoes
are coated.
Recipe By : Somesh Rao
Servings: 1 servings
Cauliflower & Potatoes (Aloo Gobi) Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Asian; Indian; Potato; Vegetable
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