Take a cauliflower and cut it into medium sized florets. Wash and rinse them thoroughly and drain all the water in a colander.
1 Medium Sized Cauliflower (Gobi)
Peel and dice potatoes into cubes.
2 Medium Sized Potatoes
Heat some oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and fry them till they start to splutter. Add heeng (asafoetida).
1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds (Jeera), 1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil, 1/4 Teaspoon Heeng (Asafoetida)
Add finely chopped ginger and green chilies. Cook them for a few seconds.
1 Inch Ginger, 1-2 Green Chilies
Then add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt.
1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric Powder (Haldi), 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder, 1 Teaspoon Salt
Add the diced potato & cauliflower florets to the pan.
Mix to coat the vegetables with the spices. Then cover the pan with a lid and cook the vegetables on low heat.
Stir occasionally till the potatoes turn soft, for about 15 minutes.
After the vegetables are cooked add garam masala powder.
1/2 Teaspoon Garam Masala
Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and and freshly chopped coriander leaves.
1/2 Cup Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya)
Aloo Gobi Curry is ready. Serve it hot with roti or paratha and boondi raita or with rice and dal.