Aloo Gobi Recipe (Indian Spiced Potato and Cauliflower)
Aloo gobi is a rustic North Indian recipe of potato and cauliflower cooked with lots of aromatic spices, a perfect side dish or as a vegetarian main dish.
Servings: 4
Calories: 127kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
- 2-3 spicy green chilies use serrano, or local equivalent - you can use milder, if preferred
- 2 medium potatoes peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium tomato chopped
- 1/2 head cauliflower chopped
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika or other red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried mango powder amchoor - use lemon juice as a substitute
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Fresh chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan to high heat. Add the cumin seeds and cook for 30 seconds to darken them.
- Add the onion and stir. Cook for 3-4 minutes to soften.
- Stir in the garlic, ginger, and chili peppers. Cook for 30 seconds to let the flavors bloom.
- Add the potatoes and stir. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes to slightly soften the potatoes.
- Add the tomatoes and stir. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cauliflower, turmeric, paprika, mango powder and salt to taste.
- Stir, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a bit of water if the pan becomes too dry.
- Remove from heat and season with garam masala and lemon juice (if using in place of mango powder). Adjust with salt.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 848mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 517IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg