How to Make Indian Potatoes and Cauliflower (Aloo Gobi) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indian cuisine is known for its rich and diverse flavors, with a wide variety of spices and ingredients used to create delicious dishes. One of the most popular and beloved Indian dishes is Aloo Gobi, a flavorful and comforting dish made with potatoes and cauliflower. This vegetarian dish is both nutritious and satisfying, making it a staple in many Indian households.

Aloo Gobi is a versatile and adaptable dish, with many different variations and regional interpretations. Some version...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • ½ cup small cauliflower florets
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ¾ teaspoon roasted ground cumin
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green chile pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • salt to taste
  • 1 ½ teaspoons red chile powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garam masala
  • ¾ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 pinch white sugar, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon water, or to taste
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground fenugreek (menthi powder)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Add 1/8 inch of oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Shallow-fry potatoes and cauliflower separately until light brown, 5 to 7 minutes each. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to the same skillet and reduce heat to medium. Add roasted cumin to the hot oil; saute for 1 minute. Add garlic and green chile pepper; saute for 1 minute. Add onion and ginger garlic paste; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add tomato and season with salt. Cook until tomato is soft, about 5 minutes. Add chile powder, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and coriander. Taste and if mixture is a little sour, add sugar. Cook for about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low, add water, and cook until garam masala is cooked well.
  • Add reserved potatoes and cauliflower. Mix well and taste, adding lemon juice if needed. Add fenugreek and cook, covered, for about 1 minute.
  • Nutrition

    347 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 161mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 79mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1040mg