Aloo gobi punjabi recipe|alu gobhi matar sabji

Aloo gobi (Hindi: आलू गोभी / Urdu: آلو گوبی‎, ālū gaubhī, also spelled alu gobi, aloo gobhi or alu gawbi, is a dry Indian, Nepali and Pakistani cuisine dish made with potatoes (aloo), cauliflower (gob(h)i) and Indian spices.



 It is yellowish in color, due to the use of turmeric, and occasionally contains kalonji and curry leaves.
Other common ingredients include garlic, ginger, onion, coriander stalks, tomato, peas, and cumin. A number of variations and similar dishes exist, but the name remains the same.
 Aloo Gobi mutter is an awesome combination as subji for both roti and rice.

Ingredients:
2 cups of cut cauliflower (cut into small florets)
 2 medium potatoes (cubed into bite sized pieces)
1 large Onion, finely chopped
 1/2 inch shredded ginger / 1 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
1/2 cup green peas matar (optional)
1 tomato chopped
 2 teaspoons coriander powder (dhania)
 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (haldi)
 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper ( lal mirch)
½ tsp Garam Masala (Adjust acc to taste)
½ tbsp Kasuri Methi/Dried Fenugreek Leaves (Optional but use it )
 3 tablespoons oil
 Pinch of Asafoetida (Hing)
 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
 2 green chilies, sliced in long pieces
 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
 1 teaspoon mango powder (amchoor)
 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro (green coriander)
1 tsp red chilli flakes for garnish
 1/4 cup water as needed



Method:
 1.Immerse cauliflower in hot water mixed with salt & turmeric .this is done to remove pests if any .Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds and hing. When cumin seeds crackle and change colour, add finely chopped onions.



2.Sauté the onions till they turn translucent and then add ginger-garlic paste, green chillies . stir till the raw smell of ginger-garlic paste disappears.

3.Add tomatoes , cauliflower, potatoes,matar, 2 tablespoons of water and salt. Mix well. Cover the pan and let it cook on medium heat for about 15 to 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Make sure to stir gently every 3 to 4 minutes.



 4.Next, add the spices and stir for a minute until spices start leaving the oil.



 5.Lastly, add the mango powder ,crushed kasoori methi and fresh cilantro (green coriander). Mix everything and cover for a minute. Adjust the salt to your taste.