Description
Aloo Gobi is a classic Punjabi dish featuring potatoes and cauliflower simmered in a mildly spiced tomato gravy, finished with fresh yogurt for added depth.
Ingredients
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- 3 1/2 to 4 lb (1.6-1.8 kg) (2 small heads) cauliflower
- 1 small to medium potato
- 5 tbsp (75 ml) vegetable oil or clarified butter
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup (200 ml) beaten curd/yogurt (not Greek style or hung yogurt)
- 2 onions, peeled and cut into big chunks
- 2 tomatoes, washed, halved, seeds discarded, and cut into big chunks
- 1 inch ginger piece
- 4-5 garlic cloves
- 2-3 green chilies
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Peel the onions and cut them into big chunks. Wash the tomatoes, cut them in half, discard the seeds, and cut into big chunks.
- Grind together the onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and green chilies into a paste, adding water as required to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Heat the vegetable oil or clarified butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add the ground paste to the pan and sauté for 5-7 minutes until the oil separates from the paste.
- Add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the cauliflower and potato pieces to the pan. Stir well to coat the vegetables with the spice mixture.
- Cover the pan and let the vegetables simmer on low heat for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes and cauliflower are tender.
- Once the vegetables are cooked, add the beaten curd/yogurt and mix well. Cook for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Notes
- You could also make the same with a combination of cauliflower, potatoes, and some green peas.
- Vary the combination of these vegetables to get a different flavored curry each time.
- This dish pairs well with Indian breads like rotis, naan, or chapathis, or even with rice.
- For an authentic experience, enjoy it with some Punjabi bhangra music playing in the background.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 5