Description
Aloo Gobi is a comforting Indian vegetarian dish with spiced potatoes and cauliflower, perfect as a main or side dish. It’s aromatic, wholesome, and easy to prepare for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes, waxy variety preferred, cubed
- 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
- 2 tbsp ghee or oil for vegan option
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp amchoor (dried mango powder) or lemon juice
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, adjust to taste
- 1 cup passata or canned tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup water or broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the cubed potatoes in water until tender, about 10–15 minutes. They should be soft but not falling apart.
- Add cauliflower florets to the pot and steam for 10 minutes until crisp-tender.
- In a frying pan, heat ghee over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, amchoor, garam masala, and chili flakes. Sauté 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Gently fold in boiled potatoes and steamed cauliflower, coating evenly with spices.
- Pour in passata and tomato paste, add water, and simmer 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Garnish with chopped coriander before serving.
Notes
- Serve with warm naan or fluffy basmati rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust red chili flakes for desired spiciness.
- Ghee can be substituted with neutral oil for vegan preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian