Aloo Gobi is a spicy curry of cauliflower and potatoes and it's so popular, you're almost certain to find on the menu of any Indian restaurant anywhere in the world. For good reason. It is healthy, delicious, and the combination of these two veggies makes for an addictive alchemy.
Aloo Gobi is also a supremely versatile dish, and goes beautifully with just about any Indian staple you can serve it with, from parathas to naans to rotis to dal and rice.
Yet, for all its deliciousness and versatility, Aloo Gobi is also incredibly easy to put together. Besides its two star ingredients, all it needs are a few spices, tomatoes, and onions.
What you are rewarded with is a hearty dish with the robust flavors of cauliflower and potatoes woven through with the delicious spice of cumin, coriander, chili powder and ginger.
Whether you're an experienced Indian cook or just getting your feet wet, you can't go wrong with this recipe. Making it requires almost no expertise, and it goes from zero to done in 30 minutes. You do have to keep an eye on it, because this is a dry dish -- meaning there's almost no moisture in the finished dish -- so as you cook it you need to ensure it doesn't burn or stick to the pan.
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- Vegan Keema Masala
Aloo Gobi
Ingredients
- 3 medium gold potatoes (cut in a ¾th-inch dice)
- 1 medium cauliflower (florets separated)
- 2 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 medium red onion (cut in a very small dice)
- 2 small tomatoes (finely diced)
- 1 small green pepper like jalapeno (minced)
- ¼ cup cilantro or coriander leaves (divided)
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- ½ teaspoon paprika (for color) or cayenne (for more heat) (optional)
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon mango powder (amchur) (This adds some tartness. You can use lemon juice instead)
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a skillet or wok.
- Add the cumin seeds. As they begin to turn a little darker and fragrant, add the onions with the green chili pepper and half the cilantro. Add some salt. Stir-fry over medium heat until the onions start to caramelize, about five minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, coriander powder and the ginger garlic paste. Continue to stir-fry until the tomatoes have broken down completely in a pulp.
- Add the turmeric, cayenne or paprika, if using, mango powder or lemon juice, and stir to mix. Add the potatoes and mix well.
- Add the cauliflower, mix, and and sprinkle on a couple of tablespoons of water. Turn the heat to medium-low. Cover the wok or skillet with a tight lid, preferably one that can hold a couple of tablespoons of water poured over the lid. This helps the veggies to steam-cook without burning them. If you don't have a lid that can hold water, just monitor your wok more closely and sprinkle on more water if the veggies start to stick to the bottom before they are cooked.
- Once the veggies are done, sprinkle on the garam masala and mix. You might want to add a little at a time to suit your taste. Check for salt and add more if needed.
- Garnish with the remaining cilantro and serve hot.
Joan
I just discovered Aloo Gobi and am looking forward to making your recipe as it looks delicious. However, what pan type of pan would have a lid that I can pour water over ? Not sure what you mean.
Vaishali
Hi Joan, some pans have a rimmed lid that can hold a bit of water in them. It's not necessary, however--if you don't have a pot with such a lid just add a couple of tablespoons of water to the veggies and let them cook in the steam.
J. B.
Awesome recipe! The roasted cumin seeds really make this dish pop. And the soft cauliflower is incredible. Thanks for an awesome vegan recipe!
Vaishali
Hi J.B., so happy you enjoyed the aloo gobi! Thanks for letting me know.
Kevin
Very tasty. Glad I had the amchur powder, it definitely added a unique tartness which we really enjoyed. I probably doubled the cumin seed as we love the taste and texture. Added to my GoTo recipes!
Honey Bee
I have just "discovered" Aloo Gobi. I can't believe how tasty it is. These days I enjoy it every morning for brunch. It is so quick to prepare. Thank you for sharing this lovely recipe.
Vaishali
Honey Bee, so happy to hear! :)❤️
Heather Sullivan
Made this last night and it was so yummy! Thanks, as always, for saving me when I just can't figure out what to make for dinner.
Lora
Thank you! I just for your website. I love your recipes and your nutrition information. Its very inspiring to me. I have tried one recipe and am now sprouting 2 types of beans for more cooking. Thank you! So inspiring!
Mike
This looks great, and I love Aloo Gobi, but I'm puzzled - the ingredients list "1 tbsp coriander powder", but I don't see anywhere that the instructions call for it to be added. Am I missing something?
Vaishali
Hi Mike, in step 3 with the tomatoes. Thanks!
gujarati recipes
pretty nice
i like it .
Goodness Baker
Hi, I included your aloo gobi in my list of 50 favourite vegan recipes 🙂 Thanks!