Aloo Gobi Masala

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• 1 medium head cauliflower
• 2-3 medium potatoes
• 1.5 tsp salt (approx.)
• 1.5 tsp turmeric powder
• 1.5-2 inches chopped ginger
• 4-5 cloves garlic
• 2-3 chopped green chilies
• 0.5 cup plain unflavored yogurt
• 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 4 tbsp oil
• 1 dry bay leaf
• 2 dry red chilies
• 0.5 tsp cumin seeds
• 0.25 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 0.5 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 large red onion
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

1. 1Place cauliflower florets in a bowl, sprinkle with 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp turmeric powder, cover with boiling hot water, let sit for 15-20 minutes, then drain.
2. 2Coarsely crush chopped ginger, garlic, and green chilies using a mortar and pestle to form a chunky paste.
3. 3Whisk 0.5 cup plain yogurt with 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder, 1 tsp ground coriander, and 1 tsp ground cumin until smooth and lump-free.
4. 4Peel and cut potatoes into wedges, resting them in water to prevent discoloration.
5. 5Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok over medium heat. Add dry bay leaf, dry red chilies, 0.5 tsp cumin seeds, 0.25 tsp fenugreek seeds, and 0.5 tsp mustard seeds; stir until mustard seeds splutter.
6. 6Add drained cauliflower florets to the wok and stir for about 2 minutes, then add potato wedges and 0.25 tsp salt.
7. 7Fry vegetables on medium-high heat, covering for a minute, then uncovering and stirring; repeat until golden-brown edges form, then transfer to a separate bowl.
8. 8Clean the wok, add 2 more tbsp oil.
9. 9Sauté finely chopped red onion with 0.25 tsp salt until pale.
10. 10Stir in the crushed ginger-garlic-chili paste for 3-4 minutes on medium-low heat.
11. 11Add the whisked yogurt mixture and cook until the oil separates from the masala.
12. 12Return the fried cauliflower and potatoes to the wok and mix well to coat with the masala.
13. 13Simmer the curry, covered, until vegetables are tender and well coated, adjusting seasoning if needed.
14. 14Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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