Slow Cooker Alu Gobi

Slow Cooker Alu Gobi  I love potatoes and cauliflower or alu gobi. I have worked with them in myriad ways. The standard version, stove top gently seasoned, a Bengali variation of the same, roasted them also with Bengali seasoning and done them with sweet potatoes And today I offer you my slow cooker alu gobi.

My Slow Cooker Alu Gobi Story

I have been lately working with a student, who loves her slow cooker. She is the inspiration for today’s recipe. Now, this gets done in about 2 and a half hours so not quite the 4 or 8 hour recipe.  it get It is a fix and forget this and works beautifully if you are out and about for a shorter period of time. It made the perfect side dish for our dinner on Sunday.

Slow Cooker Alu Gobi

As well said in this beautiful post. This is one of those simple comforting dishes that each family in India has an unique recipe for. With a slow cooker variation, what more can you ask for? What started out as a bit of a crazy week has now evened out into a lovely, pretty morning. The kind of morning where you want to put on your favorite pair of flowered sandals and walk around with a little lightness in our step, stop and small the hyacinths and catch a falling petal midway on it’s decent down the earth.

I have been trying to manage the series of events that seem to be filling up the fall calendar as we take summer to possibly fit in a few market demo’s here and there. This year we shall see a late start to the growing season, but it will be here.

Slow Cooker Alu Gobi

 Back to the recipe on hand, it is a very simple and flavorful rendition of alu gobi. I have rounded off with 2 tablespoons of coconut milk to stabilize the flavors. Lots of tomatoes, make this a great dish for summer. Just the time you are happy to stay away from stove-top cooking.  Yes, this was also on our table for this week’s meatless Monday offering.

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Slow Cooker Alu Gobi

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours, 40 minutes

A simple slow cooker version of alu gobi, a classic Indian staple pairing potatoes, cauliflowers and green peas.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 11/2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
  • 1 medium sized red onion, grated
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 11/2 teaspoons Kashmiri red chili powder
  • 3/4 teaspoons turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt or two taste
  • 1 medium sized head of cauliflower (about 1 pound)
  • 2 medium sized potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 tomatoes, diced or 3/4 cup jarred tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup of frozen green peas
  • 2 tablespoons coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 or 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves

Instructions

  1. Place the oil, ginger, onion, coriander, cumin, Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric and salt at the base of the slow cooker.
  2. Cut the cauliflower into large pieces and add in with the potatoes and the tomatoes and mix well.
  3. Cover and cook the mixture for 2 hours and 15 minutes, stirring occasionally if possible. Add in the green peas and the coconut milk and mix well, cooking for another 15 minutes.
  4. Turn of the heat and let the mixture rest for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in the lime juice and garnish with the cilantro and serve.

Notes

Please note, the Kashmiri chili powder is needed for the color and is inherently mild, do not automatically substitute with regular chili powder.

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