ALOO GOBI: SAVORY DETOX RECIPE

ALOO GOBI: SAVORY DETOX RECIPE

Food-As-Medicine: 

Cauliflower has a mild and sweet flavor and can be prepared in a variety of ways including, roasted, sautéed, steamed or even chopped as a rice substitute or mashed as a potato substitute. Cauliflower has a variety of nutritional benefits one of them being cancer prevention. The I3C compound in cruciferous and sulfur containing veggies has been found to prevent cancer and inhibit the growth of tumors in the body. Cauliflower also contains active compounds needed for both phase 1 and phase 2 detox activities as well glucosinates that help to activate enzymes needed for detoxification.

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp ghee or grass-fed butter

1 large onion, peeled, cut into 2” slices

1 bunch fresh cilantro, separated into stalks and leaves and roughly chopped

2 tsp cumin seed

1 Tbsp turmeric

1/2 tsp sea salt

1-2 jalapeno or Serrano peppers (depending on spice preference)

1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes

2” fresh ginger, peeled and grated

4 cloves fresh garlic, chopped

1 large cauliflower, about cut into 1” chunks

4 small red potatoes, cut into even pieces

¼ cup bone broth from pasture-raised chicken

1 Tbsp garam masala (Indian or spice section)

Directions:

Heat a dutch oven or large stockpot over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and toast, stirring often so as not to burn, until the seeds are just fragrant.

Add the ghee. Once ghee is heated, add the onion. Stir together with the cumin seeds and cook until onions become caramelized.

Add chopped cilantro stalks, turmeric and salt. Add chopped chilies (according to taste).

Stir tomatoes into onion mixture add ginger and garlic; mix thoroughly. Add potatoes and cauliflower to the sauce plus 1/4 cup of bone broth to ensure that the mixture doesn’t stick to the saucepan. Mix until the potatoes and cauliflower are coated with the sauce.

Cover and allow to simmer for 40 minutes (until potatoes are fork soft). Add garam masala and stir.

Turn off the heat, cover, and leave for 20-30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to marry. Sprinkle chopped cilantro leaves on top to serve.

Makes 8 servings

Nutrition facts serving: 89 Calories, 4g Fat, 11g Carbohydrates, 3g Protein

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