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Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Cilantro in action...

Like Pravin said, we have actually started using the cilantro in the kitchen! Here's the proof...

AlooGobhi

Looks yumm? Its inspired by the aloo gobhi Ginne often got for lunch (long long ago when we worked together in Pune).
Ok here's my version of no onion no garlic aloo gobhi:

Ingredients:
Ghee - 1 teaspoon
Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
Ginger - 1/2 an inch
Curd - 3 tablespoons
Turmeric powder - 1.5 teaspoons
Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
Red chilli powder - 1 teaspoon
Cauliflower - about half of a medium sized cauliflower
Potato - 1 large one or 2 small/medium ones (if you are like Pravin, you definitely want more potatoes :) )
Salt to taste
And last but not the least...fresh cilantro!

Method:
1. Heat ghee in a heavy pan
2. Put in the cumin seeds and let them splutter
3. Add grated ginger and fry till you get the aroma of ginger
4. Add 1 tablespoon of curd and keep stirring it till it blends with the ginger and dries a little bit
5. While that's going on, wash the cauliflower and break it into florets. Wash and cut the potatoes into wedges
6. Repeat step 4 twice.
7. Add the turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder and chilli powder. Mix well.
8. Add the cauliflower and potato. You may want to add a touch of water if it is too dry.
9. Cover and cook till the vegetables are done.
10. Add salt to taste and mix well.
11. Garnish with fresh cilantro!

3 comments:

Smitha said...

Looks yummy!!! The recipe also looks easy, but its easier to drive to Fremont :D

Shilpa Naik said...

Wooooow. I just read this before my lunch time. Already hungry!

Anonymous said...

wow..!!ur recipe looks real yummy!!and ur method of preparing it , the description is too good..!!seems like u've become a great cook ..!!