Cabbage Cooked with Potatoes (Band Gobi Aloo ki Sabzi)

North Indian Vegetarian Main Course Special

Cabbage Cooked with Potatoes (Band Gobi Aloo ki Sabzi)

Serves 4

North Indian Style Preparation

Ingredients:

Cabbage (Band Gobi)- 3 Cups

Potatoes (Aloo)-2 Medium

Extra Light Olive Oil/Olive Pomace Oil- 2 Tbsp.

Ginger-1 Inch

Cumin Seeds (Jeera)- 1 Tsp.

Hing- A Pinch

Turmeric Powder (Haldi)- 1 Tsp.

Coriander Powder (Dhaniya)- 2 Tsp.

Salt- To Taste

Red Chilli Powder- 1 Tsp.

Garam Masala- 1 Tsp.

Dried Mango (Amchur) Powder- 1 Tsp.

Method:

Wash, & Finely Shred Cabbage

Wash, Peel & Dice Potatoes in ½ Inch Cubes

Wash, Peel & Grate Ginger

Heat Oil in a Non Stick Wide Mouthed Pan (Kadhai)

Add Jeera, Hing & Wait till the Seeds Splutter

Add Cabbage, Potatoes, Haldi, Dhaniya Powder, Salt & Stir

Keep it Covered & Cook on Low Flame

Additional Water may not be required as Cabbage needs to cook in its own Juices

Check to see when Potatoes are Tender & Vegetables become Dry, Add Garam Masala & Amchur Powder. Mix well

Turn the Flame High till all the Water is absorbed

Serve Hot with Phulka, Set Curd & Dal/Gravy Dish!

Tips:

Adding Additional Water may change the Cooking Style of this Dry Vegetable Preparation, so it is advisable to let the Cabbage cook in its own Juices

Variations:

Can Add 1 Tsp. of Mustard Seeds (Rai) if Cumin Seeds are not available

Juice of Half a Lemon may be added if Amchur Powder is not available for the Sourness in this Dish

Addition of Fresh/Frozen Green Peas would Boost the Nutritional Value of this Dish

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