Description
Aloo Gobi, a classic Indian dish, beautifully marries the flavors of potatoes and cauliflower with an aromatic blend of spices. This delightful vegetarian recipe is not only easy to prepare but also bursting with flavor, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or festive occasions. The vibrant colors and rich taste come together effortlessly, allowing you to experience the best of Indian cuisine without extensive cooking skills. Serve this comforting dish as a main course or a side, and enjoy its wholesome goodness that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g potatoes (Yukon Gold recommended), peeled and cubed
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, broken into florets
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 tablespoons grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon amchoor (or lemon juice)
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1/4 cup passata (or crushed tomatoes)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt and black pepper to season
- 1 tablespoon ghee or oil of choice
- Fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped (to serve)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan filled with water, boil the cubed potatoes until tender. Add cauliflower florets and let them steam in the hot water for about 10 minutes.
- In a deep frying pan over medium-high heat, heat the ghee or oil. Sauté the sliced onion until softened and golden brown.
- Stir in crushed garlic, grated ginger, and spices. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the boiled potatoes and cauliflower to the pan; toss to coat with the spice mixture.
- Mix in passata (or crushed tomatoes), tomato paste, and water. Cover and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes until potatoes are tender but not mushy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg