Aloo Gobi

Method

1. 1

   Temper the cumin

   Heat the oil in a wide lidded pan over medium heat for 1 minute until shimmering. Add the cumin seeds and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant and just beginning to darken.

2. 2

   Soften the aromatics

   Add the onion and cook over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often, until soft and lightly golden. Add the ginger, garlic and optional chilli; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Toast the spices and coat the potatoes

   Stir in the turmeric and ground coriander over medium heat for 20 seconds until fragrant. Add the potatoes and salt, then stir for 2 minutes until evenly coated.

4. 4

   Steam the potatoes

   Add 120 ml water, cover the pan fully, and cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through; the potatoes should be starting to soften and the pan should retain a little liquid.

5. 5

   Cook the cauliflower

   Fold in the cauliflower and tomato, cover the pan fully, and cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring gently every 5 minutes, until potatoes are easily pierced and cauliflower is tender but holds its shape.

6. 6

   Dry and finish

   Uncover and cook over medium heat for 4 to 8 minutes, stirring gently, until no liquid pools. Stir in the garam masala and coriander, taste, and add up to ½ tsp more fine salt if needed.

Tips

• Keep the lid on between stirring during both covered cooking stages. If the pan becomes dry or catches before the vegetables are tender, add 1 tablespoon water and cover again.
• Stir gently to help the cauliflower florets and potato cubes hold their shape.
• The salt quantity is for fine sea salt or fine table salt; coarse crystals may need a different amount.

Swaps

• Replace up to 150 g cauliflower with peas, adding them for the final 5 minutes of covered cooking.
• For more heat, leave the chilli seeds in or add another small chopped green chilli with the ginger and garlic.

Storing

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a covered pan over low heat, stirring gently, until steaming hot throughout; add a splash of water only if needed.