Adraki Gobi aloo (cauliflower potato stirfried with ginger)

Gobi aloo is quite a staple dish at my place. For variations, I usually enhance one or two of spices or garnish. I usually make Jeera Gobi aloo(cumin flavored cauliflower and potato stir fry), garlicky gobi aloo and the current fave Adraki Gobi aloo.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 medium cauliflower (2+ cups)
• 2 medium white potatoes chopped into small cubes
• 1 Serrano chili pepper or to taste
• 2 inch ginger chopped (use less if you dont like ginger)
• 1 garlic clove chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (haldi)
• pinch of asafetida (hing)
• salt to taste (1/2 teaspoon)
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves chopped
• 1 Tablespoon oil

Directions:

1. In a pan, add oil and heat it at medium heat for 2 minutes.
2. Add in cumin seeds and wait until they start sputtering.
3. Add in the asafetida(hing), coriander powder and turmeric and mix well.
4. Add in the chopped ginger, garlic and serrano pepper and let them cook for 5 minutes.
5. Add in the potatoes chopped into small pieces and mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes stirring occasionally.
6. Break the cauliflower into florets and chop some of the bigger florets to form smaller pieces.
7. Add in the cauliflower florets and salt and mix well.
8. Reduce the heat to low and cook covered for 15-20 minutes stirring every 4-5 minutes.
9. Potatoes should be soft when done.
10. Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve hot with rotis or Naan.