Aloo Gobi Curry - For Party

 Aloo gobi is one of the most popular combo in north indian kitchen and every house hold has there own favorite recipe. This recipe is inspired by vah chef at vah reh vah.com . I tried this because this recipe  reminded me of friend and  childhood picnics and must say it really perfect for party.

Cauliflower - 200 gms , cut into florets , about 2 cups

Aloo - 100 gms ,cut into cubes ,one medium sized

Onion - 1/4 cup , chopped fine

Fresh Tomato - 1/2 cup  chopped fine

Asafoetida powder - 1/2 tsp

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Ginger garlic paste - heaping tsp

Kosher sea salt - to taste

Tumeric powder -  1/4 tsp

Red chilli powder -   1 tsp

Coriander powder -  1 tsp

Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp

Oil - 1 tbsp

Garam Masala - 1/4 tsp  (Cumin Coriander based not fennel based)

Kasuri Methi powder - 1/2 tsp

Oil for deep frying

Method 

Deep fry potatoes and cauliflower and keep aside.

Heat oil and add asafoetida and onion.

Cook till onion turns light golden.

Add turmeric , coriander , chili and cumin powder.

Cook for 30 sec and add the tomato.

Cook till tomato is well mashed  and oil starts to separate.

Add the fried vegetables ,kasuri methi and garam masala .

Add 1/4  cup hot water and mix everything well .

Simmer everything  for 2 minutes .

Garnish with coriander leaves and you are ready to serve.

Drumstick leaves thoran

Drumstick leaves is very nutritious and tasty. It has more calcium than milk and is good source of other nutrients .It is versatile and can be cooked with dal , cooked in coconut gravy or sauteed with coconut.

Drumstick leaves -  2 cups

Coconut - 1/4 cup , grated

Moong Dal - 1/4 cup , soaked for an hour

Shallots - 2 , chopped small

Green Chilli - 5 

Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp

Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp

Turmeric - 1/4 tsp

Salt to taste

Oil - 1 tbsp

1. Coarsely grind  coconut,cumin,green chilli,turmeric and salt.
2. Heat oil and add mustard and let it pop up.
3. Add onion and saute till golden and the coconut mixture .
4. Mix well for few seconds and add soaked dal.
5. Sprinkle two tbsp water , cover and cook on low heat.
6. When water is dry add the drumstick leaves and mix well.
7. Cover and cook till the drumstick leaves are tender.
8. Uncover and cook for some more time if there is excess water.
9. And then serve with rice and sambar.