Step 1

Take a cauliflower and cut it into medium sized florets. Wash and rinse them thoroughly and drain all the water in a colander.

Step 2

Peel and dice potatoes into cubes.

Step 3

Heat some oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and fry them till they start to splutter. Add heeng (asafoetida).

Step 4

Add finely chopped ginger and green chilies. Cook them for a few seconds.

Step 5

Then add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt.

Step 6

Add the diced potato & cauliflower florets to the pan.

Step 7

Mix to coat the vegetables with the spices. Then cover the pan with a lid and cook the vegetables on low heat.

Step 8

Stir occasionally till the potatoes turn soft, for about 15 minutes.

Step 9

After the vegetables are cooked add garam masala powder.

Step 10

Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and and freshly chopped coriander leaves.

Step 11

Aloo Gobi Curry is ready. Serve it hot with roti or paratha and boondi raita or with rice and dal.