Alu Gobi Matar in Hindi
Phoolkopi Alu Matar in Bengali
Phoolkopi Alu Matar in Bengali
Ingredients:
1 cauliflower, cut in florets
1 russet potato, cubed
1 cup frozen peas
4 Tbsp. extra light olive oil
½ tsp. shah jeera or cumin seeds
2 medium onions, cubed
2 tsp. ginger paste
1 tsp. garlic paste
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
2 – 3 green chilies
½ tsp. garam masala powder
Salt to taste
1 tsp. ghee
Directions:
1. Boil water and blanch onions for 2 minutes, strain
and set both aside.
2. Puree onions, chilies, onion, ginger, garlic and
tomato pastes in a blender.
3. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry cauliflower
until golden.
4. Remove cauliflower and set aside, then do the same
with potato cubes.
5. Heat oil in the same pan and add cumin seeds.
6. When cumin starts to sizzle, add onion puree and
simmer until oil resurfaces.
7. Add reserved hot water, bring to a boil and add
cauliflower & potatoes.
8. Cover and simmer until potatoes are cooked.
9. Add frozen peas, adjust salt to taste, cover and simmer
for five minutes.
10. Sprinkle garam masala powder over the cauliflower,
stir and remove from heat.
11. Garnish with ghee and serve.
