Aloo Gobhi (Cauliflower and Potato Stir Fry)

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves: 2

This dish can be made using onions and tomatoes as well but I prefer this "ginger only" version. It is equally delicious and can be quickly prepared. 

Ingredients:

• Cauliflower - 1 medium sized cut into pieces.
• Potatoes - 2 peeled and cut into cubes
• Ginger - 2 tbspn (shredded)
• Cumin Seeds: 1 tspn
• Coriander Seeds: 1 tspn
• Cooking oil: 2 tbspn
• Salt to taste
• Turmeric - 1/2 tspn
• Garam Masala - 1/2 tspn
• Ketchup: 3 tbspn
• Green Chillies - 2
• Lemon Juice: 2 tbspn
• Water: 1/4 of a cup
• Coriander for garnishing

Directions:

• Heat the oil in a pan and add cumin seeds and coriander seeds and stir till they turn slightly brown. (about a minute)

• Add shredded ginger and stir on medium heat till the ginger turns slightly golden.

• Add turmeric and salt and stir well for a minute.

• Add the cauliflower and potatoes and stir the contents well so that the cauliflower and potatoes are evenly coated with turmeric. Continue to stir for about 2 minutes.

• Add ketchup and stir for another minute.

• Add water, put on the lid, reduce the flame and let it simmer for about 10 minutes or till the cauliflower and potatoes are tender. 

• Remove the lid and keep stirring till all the water (if remaining) evaporates.
• Add garam masala, chopped chilies and lemon juice.
• Garnish with coriander and serve hot with nan or chappatis. 

Remarks:

• You can make this without ketchup too. I add ketchup because it gives the vegetable a tangy taste.
• When you put on the lid and let it simmer, make sure that you keep it for just the right time so that the cauliflower retains its crunchy texture. If too tender, it will not turn out to be as delicious. However, you are free to experiment with it and make it to suit your taste.
• When adding cumin seeds and coriander seeds, make sure they don't burn or turn black. 
• I prefer the dry one so I make sure no water remains in this dish. If you prefer a slight watery texture, you can keep retain some water.