Description
Aloo Gobi is a classic Indian dish combining potatoes and cauliflower with a symphony of spices, creating a colorful and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Potatoes (waxy variety preferred)
- 1 medium Cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons Ghee (or oil for vegan option)
- 1 medium Onion (sliced, yellow preferred)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin (substitute with cumin seeds if desired)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 tablespoon Amchoor (Dried Mango Powder) (can substitute with lemon juice)
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup Passata (Tomato Purée) (or canned tomatoes)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 1/2 cup Water (use broth for added flavor)
- To taste Salt
- To taste Black Pepper
Instructions
- Start by peeling and cubing the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Cut the cauliflower into florets.
- Heat ghee or oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until they are translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant. Add ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, and red chili flakes.
- Add the potatoes and cauliflower florets to the pan. Mix well to coat them in the spice mixture. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in passata and tomato paste. Adjust consistency with water or broth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover the pan and let it simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally until the vegetables are tender. Finish by sprinkling garam masala and amchoor before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, consider using broth instead of water and adjusting the spice levels according to personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg