Aloo Gobi

If comfort food had a cozy sweater, it would be Aloo Gobi. This warm and hearty potato-cauliflower curry is a hug in a bowl—simple to make, full of spice (but not too spicy!), and perfect for chilly nights or lazy weekends. It’s the kind of dish that makes your kitchen smell amazing and your belly very, very happy. Let’s get into it!

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower
• 2 lbs (1 kg) potatoes
• 1 oz (25 g) fresh ginger, grated
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) vegetable oil
• 1 tsp (5 mL) whole cumin seeds
• 2 tsp (10 mL) salt
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each chili powder and turmeric

Instructions

1. Remove leaves from the cauliflower and break into florets.
2. Peel and chop the potatoes. Wash both the potatoes and cauliflower, then set aside.
3. Fry grated ginger in oil with cumin seeds until aromatic.
4. When the mixture turns brown, add salt, chili powder, and turmeric. Mix well.
5. Add vegetables, stirring to coat evenly with spices.
6. Cover and cook on very low heat until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.