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    Oh My Veggies » Vegan Recipes » Vegan Main Dishes

    Aloo Gobi (Indian-Spiced Potatoes and Cauliflower)

    Published: Sep 13, 2017 · by Nicole · Updated: Feb 6, 2022 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Aloo Gobi (Indian Spiced Potatoes and Cauliflower)

    Spices can be a real life saver when you are stumped by what to cook midweek. I keep a basic selection handy in my kitchen and turn to them often for meal inspiration. Thanks to the aromatic spices, this Indian-style potato and cauliflower dish is one of those unbelievably easy yet satisfyingly delicious recipes that everyone should have in their canon of go-to recipes.

    A Punjabi classic, it goes by the name "aloo gobi," which simply means potato and cauliflower—just like the "gobi" in this Baked Gobi Manchurian! These two humble vegetables, so pocket-friendly and accessible throughout the year, are cooked with a combination of spices and served over basmati rice or with Indian bread.

    Aloo Gobi (Indian Spiced Potatoes and Cauliflower)

    You're likely to find slight variations of the recipe out there as it can differ from one region to another in the vast country of India, which really is a testament to its versatility. Having said that, it can easily be made with spices that you're likely to already have on hand or are easy to acquire, such as garlic, ginger, onion, cumin seeds, ground turmeric, and garam masala.

    Some recipes call for the potatoes and cauliflower to be pre-cooked either by blanching or frying them. The reason for that is to ensure they are both cooked evenly. I prefer to prepare aloo gobi all in the same pan in the convenient order of first frying the spices in oil to release their aromas, followed by the browning of the vegetables, and finally simmering the mixture with water for the flavors to incorporate. Cutting the cauliflower into slightly bigger pieces than the potatoes will help ensure the two vegetables cook evenly.

    Aloo Gobi (Indian Spiced Potatoes and Cauliflower)

    Garam masala is sprinkled at the end as a final flavoring just before serving. "Masala" generally means spice mixture in India and garam masala is probably the best-known mixture commonly used in north Indian cooking. Garam is derived from the Persian word "garm" that carries the meaning of warming, which is why you might find spices that are considered "hot" in the mixture like black pepper, cinnamon, and cloves.

    Unlike the curries we're probably used to, aloo gobi is a fairly dry and thick dish with big, bold flavors that make it a nice accompaniment to warm, fluffy rice.

    Spiced Potato and Cauliflower

    Aloo Gobi (Indian-Spiced Potatoes and Cauliflower)

    Hearty potatoes and tender cauliflower florets are cooked up with tomatoes and Indian spices to make this flavor-packed aloo gobi.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Indian
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Aloo Gobi, spiced potato and cauliflower, Spiced Potatoes and Cauliflower
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 456kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 1 medium yellow onion coarsely chopped
    • 3 garlic cloves finely chopped
    • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger peeled and minced
    • 1 green chili jalapeño or serrano, sliced
    • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1 ½ pounds 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
    • 1 pound 1 medium cauliflower, cut into 2-inch florets
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
    • 1 ½ - 2 cups water
    • 1 large tomato cut into 1-inch cubes
    • ½ teaspoon garam masala
    • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped

    To serve:

    • 4 cups cooked basmati rice
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    Instructions

    • In a large saucepan, heat up the oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic and stir-fry until soft and translucent, 1-2 minutes. Add the ginger, chili, and cumin seeds, and stir-fry for another 1 minute.
    • Add the potatoes and cauliflower and cook, stirring frequently, for about 4-5 minutes. Add the sea salt, ground turmeric, and 1 ½ cups of water. Stir to mix all the ingredients well. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes and cauliflower are fork tender and the liquid has been reduced, about 15-20 minutes. You may need to add more water if it gets too dry, but this dish is meant to be thick. 
    • Add the tomato and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle in the garam masala and chopped cilantro and toss to mix.
    • Serve immediately with the cooked basmati rice. 

    Notes

    It's important to make sure the cauliflower florets are cut slightly bigger than the potato cubes in order for the two veggies to cook evenly.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 456kcalCarbohydrates: 87gProtein: 11gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 387mgPotassium: 1251mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 397IUVitamin C: 73mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Liberty says

      September 13, 2017 at 3:43 pm

      oh wow can't wait to make this!

      Reply
      • Christine Leong says

        September 14, 2017 at 6:19 pm

        Hope you'll like it as much as I do! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Sunaina says

      September 14, 2017 at 2:05 am

      hey Christine Leong....! I love indian recipes aloo gabi is one of my favorite dish so thank you for sharing this post and i will make it from your recipe.......

      Reply
      • Christine Leong says

        September 14, 2017 at 6:20 pm

        Aloo gobi is such an amazing dish. It's so easy to make yet so full of flavors. Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Chantel says

      September 14, 2017 at 12:44 pm

      Yummy. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

      Reply
      • Christine Leong says

        September 14, 2017 at 6:21 pm

        You are most welcome! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Heather says

      March 05, 2018 at 8:55 pm

      5 stars
      I made this tonight. Delicious and so easy!

      Reply
    5. Jen says

      February 29, 2020 at 7:57 am

      5 stars
      Loved this, though doubled up on ginger, garlic, the leaf coriander and the spices as we like highly flavoured food. A big spoon of natural yoghurt at the side, but mixing in was great for thickening the tasty liquid. Mmmmmm

      Reply

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