Lunch · North Indian
Aloo gobi
The dry sabzi that never disappoints - dry-fried potato and cauliflower with warm spices.

Method
- 1
Heat oil in a kadai. Splutter cumin, fry onion till soft. Add ginger-garlic paste.
- 2
Add tomato and dry spices except garam masala. Cook till oil separates.
- 3
Add potato, cook covered 8 minutes. Add cauliflower and salt, toss, cover and cook 12 minutes on low, stirring gently every few minutes.
- 4
Finish with garam masala and coriander. Best with dal and roti.
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