Kalonji Gobi Aloo Recipe (Cauliflower & Potato Stir Fry with Nigella Seeds)
Cauliflower Potato with Nigella Seeds is a gobi aloo Bengali style. This recipe combines the unique flavors of mustard oil and kalonji/nigella seeds. The taste, flavor, aroma and look of this dish is entirely different from the traditional Punjabi gobi aloo made at my home. It is simple and yet delectable to the palate. Serve Kalonji Gobi Aloo with hot Phulkas and Cholar Dal.
Ingredients
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1 Cauliflower (gobi)
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cut into medium sized florets
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2 Potatoes (Aloo)
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peeled & cut into cubes
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2 tablespoons Mustard oil
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(or any other cooking oil)
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1 teaspoon Kalonji (Onion Nigella Seeds)
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1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
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(optional)
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3 Green Chillies
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cut into very thin long slices
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1/2 teaspoon Sugar
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Salt
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to taste
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Ingredients to garnish
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4 sprig Coriander (Dhania) Leaves
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roughly chopped
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1 Tomato
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thinly sliced
Instructions
Step 1
To make the Kalonji Gobi Aloo, heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and add the nigella seeds
Step 2
On medium heat, saute the seeds until it releases a roasted aroma
Step 3
When it starts to sizzle, add the mustard seeds and green chilli
Step 4
Once the mustard seeds start to crackle, add the cauliflower florets and diced potatoes along with salt, sugar
Step 5
Stir to combine, increase the heat to medium-high
Step 6
You will see the cauliflower & the potatoes getting slightly brown at the corners
Step 7
Add little water, juts enough to cook the vegetables, cover the pan and cook the vegetables over low heat
Step 8
After 15 minutes, open the lid of the pan and check if the vegetables are cooked to tenderness
Step 9
The cauliflowers should not be mushy & falling apart
Step 10
It tastes best if it is tender but firm enough for your teeth to bite into it
Step 11
If there is any water left, then turn the heat to high and keep tossing the vegetable till it becomes dry
Step 12
It should not take long to dry
Step 13
Turn off the heat, drizzle the rest of the mustard oil on the top while its hot & stir to combine
Step 14
Serve Kalonji Gobi Aloo with hot Phulkas and Cholar Dal