Aloo Gobhi Methi Ka Tuk Recipe




















Ingredients :

  • Large potatoes with skin - 4 (500 g) 
  • Fenugreek - 200 g
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil - 5 tbs (75 ml)
  • Mustard seeds - 2 g
  • Curry leaves
  • Ginger paste, strained - 20 g
  • Garlic paste, strained - 10 g
  • Cauliflower - 800 g (cut into medium sized flowerettes)
  • Yellow chilli powder - 1 tsp (9 g)
  • Amchur powder - 1 tsp (9 g)
  • Cummin powder - 1/2 tsp (2 g)
  • Fresh black pepper powder, coarsely ground - 1/2 tsp (1.5 g)
  • A generous pinch of kasuri methi
  • For the garnishing : 30 g fresh pomegranate seeds

Method:
  • QUARTER the potatoes and then halve each quarter lengthwise. 
  • Blanch in salted boiling water until al dente (almost cooked, but not soft and squishy).
  • Drain and keep aside. 
  • Sprinkle salt over the fenugreek and rub between the palms to reduce some of the bitterness. 
  • Wash in running water, drain and keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a kadai or wok and season with mustard seeds. 
  • When they crackle, add curry leaves. 
  • Stir for some time. Add the ginger paste and garlic paste. 
  • Stir-fry until the moisture evaporates. 
  • Then add fenugreek and stir for a few seconds. 
  • Add cauliflower, yellow chilli powder and salt , Stir well. Lower the heat. 
  • Cover and cook (for about six minutes) until al dente. 
  • Uncover and increase to medium heat. Add potatoes and stir-fry for five minutes. 
  • Sprinkle amchur powder, cummin powder, pepper powder and kasuri methi. Stir well. 
  • Check the seasoning and remove from heat.
  • To serve: Remove to a serving dish, garnish with pomegranate and serve with tandoori paratha, bidari paratha or puri.

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