Aloo Gobi
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Aloo Gobi

A beloved Indian vegetarian curry of potato (aloo) and cauliflower (gobi) cooked down with turmeric, cumin, and spices. A "dry" curry with no gravy, cooked till tender and fluffy — great with rice or naan and chapati. One pan, and fully vegan.

Ingredients

4servings
  • Potatoes · diced2
  • Cauliflower · cut into florets0.5 head
  • Onion · finely chopped1
  • Tomato · chopped1
  • Garlic & ginger paste1 tbsp
  • Green chili · optional1
  • Cooking oil3 tbsp
  • Cilantro · to garnish
  • Spices
  • Cumin seeds1 tsp
  • Turmeric0.5 tsp
  • Chili powder0.5 tsp
  • Ground coriander1 tsp
  • Garam masala0.5 tsp
  • Salt · to taste

Steps

  1. Heat the oil and add the cumin seeds; let them sizzle and pop to release their aroma.

    ⏲ 1 min
  2. Fry the onion until golden, add the garlic-ginger and chili until fragrant, then add the tomato and cook it down.

    ⏲ 6 min
  3. Add turmeric, chili powder, ground coriander, and salt and stir briefly to cook off the raw spice.

    ⏲ 1 min
  4. Add the potatoes and cauliflower and toss to coat in the oil and spices, then cover and cook on low, stirring now and then.

    ⏲ 15 min
  5. When the vegetables are tender, sprinkle in the garam masala, stir, top with cilantro, and serve.

    ⏲ 2 min

Tips & Variations

Variations

  • Aloo gobi matar: Add green peas.
  • Gravy version: Add a little water for a saucier curry.
  • Air fryer: Pre-roast the potato and cauliflower for extra nuttiness.
  • Spicier: Add more green chili and chili powder.

Tips

  • Cut the potato and cauliflower to a similar size so they cook evenly.
  • Cover and cook low so it steams tender without sticking or burning.
  • Bloom the spices in the oil first (tadka) to bring out their aroma.
  • Add the garam masala at the end to keep its fragrance.

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