Aloo Gobi

Method

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1. Toss the cauliflower and potato with 3 tablespoons of the oil, the turmeric and 1 teaspoon of the salt.

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2. Spread on a large tray in a single layer, leaving space between the pieces, and roast at 220°C / 430°F for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once, until browned at the edges and tender.

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3. Meanwhile heat the remaining oil in a wide pan and pop the cumin and mustard seeds for 20 seconds.

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4. Add the onion and fry for 8 minutes until golden, then the garlic, ginger and green chillies for 2 minutes.

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5. Add the ground coriander, cumin and Kashmiri chilli with 2 tablespoons of water to stop them catching, and fry for 60 seconds.

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6. Tip the roasted vegetables into the pan and fold gently to coat — use a spatula and turn rather than stir, to keep the florets whole.

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7. Add the amchur, remaining salt, garam masala and the kasuri methi crushed between your palms. Cook 3 minutes more.

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8. Finish with fresh coriander and serve with roti.

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Chef’s Tips

• Do not crowd the roasting tray. Two trays is better than one heaped tray every time.
• Cut the potatoes slightly smaller than the cauliflower so both finish together.
• A squeeze of lemon at the table brightens the whole dish.

Common Substitutions & Variations

• A pinch of dried chilli flakes works in place of fresh chilli — start with about a third of the quantity the green chillies in the list implies, since dried chilli is more concentrated, and add more to taste.
• A quarter-teaspoon of ground ginger per tablespoon of fresh is the standard ratio if you are working from the spice rack rather than a fresh root.
• An eighth of a teaspoon of garlic powder per clove is the usual stand-in when you are out of fresh garlic — it will not caramelise the same way, but it carries the flavour.

Pairing Suggestions

• A crisp lager or lime soda
• Serve with dal tadka, roti and yogurt
• Follow with fresh papaya

Storage & Reheating

Refrigerate 3 days. Reheat in a hot oven or dry pan to restore the edges; the microwave makes it soft.

Common questions

Nutritional Highlights

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.