- Place the cauliflower florets in a mix of water, salt and turmeric powder for 10-15 minutes, drain and keep aside. In a cooking pan heat oil, add jeera, ajwain and curry leaves. Once these crackle, add ginger, garlic and green chillies. Sauté for a minute and add onions. Once the onions turn brown, add tomatoes and mix well. Cook this masala for a minute or so and add turmeric powder. Add potatoes and give it a good stir. I usually add the potatoes first as the cooking time is slightly longer. After 2 – 3 minutes of adding the potatoes, add cauliflower florets and salt - mix well so all the masala coats the cauliflower florets and potatoes. Cover and cook on medium heat for 4 – 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the aloo gobi is almost done, add coriander powder. Mix well, cover and cook for a few more minutes till the cauliflower and potatoes are cooked through but not mushy. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish aloo gobi with fresh coriander leaves.