Roasted Aloo Gobhi (Potatoes and Cauliflower)
Ingredients
- 2 mediumsrusset potatoes, cut into 2"-long sticks
- 1 mediumhead of cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 5 Tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided (3 and 2)
- 1 Tablespooncumin seeds whole
- 1 smallonion, finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoonthinly sliced ginger
- 1 pinchasafetida (optional, but really great)
- 1 pinchred paprika
- 1 teaspoontumeric
- 1 teaspoonkosher salt
- 1 Tablespoonfresh lime juice
- ½ cupchopped cilantro leaves with tender stems
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- Toss potatoes and cauliflower with 3 Tbsp. oil on prepared sheet.
- Spread in an even layer and
- roast, tossing once halfway through, until cauliflower and potatoes are browned and slightly crisped, about 30 minutes.
- Let cool.
- Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it begins to shimmer.
- Add cumin and cook, stirring frequently, until they turn a medium shade of brown, about 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to medium and swirl in turmeric.
- Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, 4–6 minutes.
- Add ginger, asafetida (if using), and chili powder
- cook, stirring, until heated through and well combined, about 1 minute longer.
- Stir in roasted potatoes and cauliflower, including any charred bits from the foil, and gently mix (don’t overmix, or the cauliflower will fall apart).
- Add salt and cook, tossing occasionally, until potatoes and cauliflower are tender (but not soggy!), 5–6 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add lime juice.
- Taste and add more lime juice or salt, if needed.
- Transfer potatoes and cauliflower to a platter.
- Top with cilantro.