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Making aloo gobi

I can use food skills to make aloo gobi.

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Making aloo gobi

I can use food skills to make aloo gobi.

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Key learning points

  1. Aloo gobi is a vegetarian dish originating from India, comprising potato, cauliflower and spices.
  2. The Eatwell Guide recommends to have a plant rich diet.
  3. UK cauliflower is grown and harvested all year. Frozen cauliflower could be used, as this is often cheaper.
  4. The food skills used to make aloo gobi are measuring, peeling, cutting, stirring, and using the hob (heat control).
  5. The results from sensory tests and other feedback helps to justify future changes to a recipe.

Keywords

  • Aloo gobi - a vegetarian dish originating from India

  • Spices - dried parts of a plant

  • Heat control - adjusting the heat using the controls on the hob

Common misconception

Potatoes can form part of our 5 A DAY.

Potatoes do not count towards our 5 A DAY. They are a starchy carbohydrate in the Eatwell Guide.


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When fresh cauliflower is in season, use this to discuss seasonality and provenance. Use frozen cauliflower to save money. If budget allows, additional spices and fresh herbs could be used, such as fresh coriander.
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Equipment

For ingredients and equipment see the recipe in additional materials.

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Content guidance

  • Risk assessment required - may contain allergens
  • Risk assessment required - equipment
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Supervision

Adult supervision required

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6 Questions

Q1.
True or false? Potatoes count towards one of our 5 A DAY.
True
Correct answer: False
Q2.
Which of the following counts towards our 5 A DAY?
Correct answer: Cauliflower
Potato
Spices
Oil
Q3.
What knife technique is this image showing?
An image in a quiz
The bridge hold
The fork secure
Correct answer: The claw grip
The bridge grip
Q4.
Which part of the cooker is used to fry or boil food?
An image in a quiz
Grill
Oven
Correct answer: Hob
Q5.
Match the food skill to the correct piece of equipment.
Correct Answer:Slicing,Vegetable knife
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Vegetable knife

Correct Answer:Grating,Grater
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Grater

Correct Answer:Stirring,Spoon
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Spoon

Correct Answer:Measuring,Weighing scales
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Weighing scales

Q6.
When we get ready to cook we should tie up long hair, remove jumpers, wash hands and wear an .
Correct Answer: apron, pinny, chef whites

5 Questions

Q1.
True or false? When cooking, we need to ensure that the saucepan handle is turned towards the front of the hob.
True
Correct answer: False
Q2.
Which of the following are spices?
Correct answer: turmeric
Correct answer: cardamom
rosemary
Correct answer: cumin
mint
Q3.
How much of the Eatwell Guide is based on food from plants?
One-third
One-quarter
Half
Correct answer: Two-thirds
Q4.
Which food skills were used to make aloo gobi?
Correct answer: measuring
grating
Correct answer: cutting
layering
Correct answer: using the hob
Q5.
Match the measuring equipment to the food.
Correct Answer:weighing scales,potato and cauliflower
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potato and cauliflower

Correct Answer:measuring spoons,spices and oil
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spices and oil

Correct Answer:measuring jug,water
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water

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