Aloo Gobi
April 7th, 2007 filed under Subji (Vegetables), VeganAloo Gobi is a delicious main dish made with potatoes, cauliflower, and a great blend of spices. Aloo Gobi can be eaten with various breads, such as rotis, parathas, and puris.
Serves between 2-4 people.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of cut cauliflower (cut into small florets)
- 2 medium potatoes (cubed into bite sized pieces)
- 1/2 inch shredded ginger
- 3 teaspoons coriander powder
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon red chilly powder
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons oil
- Pinch of Asafetida (Hing)
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 green chilies, sliced in long pieces
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon amchoor (mango powder)
- 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro (green coriander)
- 1/4 cup water as needed
Method
In a small bowl, mix the shredded ginger, coriander powder, red chilly powder, turmeric, and 3 tablespoons of water to make a paste.
Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Add hing and cumin seeds to the hot oil. When you hear the cumin seeds crack, add the bay leaves and green chilies and stir for a few seconds.
Next, add the paste and stir for a minute. Then add cauliflower, potatoes, 2 tablespoons of water and salt. Mix well. Cover the pan and let it cook on medium heat for about 15 to 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Make sure to stir gently every 3 to 4 minutes. Lastly, add the mango powder and fresh cilantro (green coriander). Mix everything and cover for a minute. Adjust the salt to your taste.
Variations
Add some green peas and/or sliced red bell peppers. The red bell peppers should be added at the end of the recipe as they cook quickly.
Tips
Making a paste with the spices will prevent the spices from burning.
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July 7th, 2008 at 9:03 am
Hello Aunty,
Thank you very much for the wonderful Recipes.I have started to use ur website just a week back…..me n my husband luv it..had tried 2 of ur dishes…came out very well..thanks a ton.
July 6th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Hello Josef,
It depends on potatoes, some times potatoes can be just dry not have enough moisture so you will need to add some more water. As you mentioned you use wok, if potatoes you cooked without covering it will take more time and more water.
July 6th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Hi Manjula, I just made this and it took over 40 minutes for the potatoes to finish cooking. I used a wok instead of a pan, could this be in part why? I don’t exactly understand how the potatoes are supposed to properly cook with only 2 tbsp. of water.
I’d appreciate it if you could help me with this =) I love your recipes, I make the chick pea curry almost every week.
July 2nd, 2008 at 5:54 am
I had a craving for Indian food and your website and Youtube videos have been a great help to me. Thank you very much!
I am going to sit down and eat some Aloo Gobi now.
July 1st, 2008 at 8:53 am
Tuesday, 01 July 2008.
Paris Time: 17:49:41 hrs.
Dear Manjula,
Thank you so much your cooking is simple and fantastic – you are indeed a generous person and a very good cooking teacher – your way of explaining your cooking and videoing is superb!!!! You will definitely be remembered forever on the Internet.
Mrs. J.M. CULBERT.
June 17th, 2008 at 8:27 am
Super, thank you very much. I make this recipe weekly. I finally got the hang of the proper tenderness. Your videos have added so much insight to my Indian cooking. Hope you don’t mind - I also used the same technique - added a little tomato sauce, 1 lb ground turkey breast, peas to make keema matar.
June 13th, 2008 at 10:45 am
Manjulaji You are the best. Your step by step instructions videos and recipes are simply fabulous. Not only they are for Novice cook but for experienced ones too. I appreciate all your efforts.
May 25th, 2008 at 7:21 am
Hi…thanks so much….cooking has always been a challenge for me…but thanks to your easy and detailed instruction style, i’ve actually started enjoying cooking!!!!…
thanks once again
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May 5th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
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May 1st, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Looks great! I will definatly put this in my veg head clog carnival. Your my first submission in my first carnival. I love the fact that you have a video showing how to make the dish. Very nice.
April 30th, 2008 at 3:18 am
hello ,and namaisti manjula thank you so much for your excellent recipes, i want to know about oil what is it called can i buy it in uk thanks
April 29th, 2008 at 7:36 am
Hello Raadhu, add the onion in beganning just after adding cumin seeds.
April 28th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Hi Manjula Aunty,
I am learning to cook simple dishes through your website and video instructions. Thanks a ton for your detailed instructions.
I wanted to know when can we add onion and garlic as my family loves the flavour?
April 28th, 2008 at 3:15 am
Dear Majula, I’am a great fan of Indian vegetarian cooking. Years ago I did a cookeryclass with Darshan Kumari in Amsterdam. I still have her little booklet with the vegetarian recepies we made. Since then I make Indian dishes regularly.
I like your video presentation. Thank you very much for the recepies. I particularly like the breads.
I live in Holland and I put a link on a forum for home bread bakers of which I am a enthousiastic member.
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:23 am
I am in process to write one and when it is ready I will announce on my website
April 22nd, 2008 at 9:21 am
Where can I purchase your cookbook?
April 15th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
Dear Manjula,
Thank you for this website! I have grown up with my friends family making wonderful Indian dishes, but the process of making curry chicken, where ghee is required, scared me away from ever trying to make it myself. Now I see that not all recipes are so labour intensive, and have since made Aloo Gobi and couldn’t be happier. Watching your videos takes all the fear away!
I hope too see more dishes on your website, and I will check back frequently. One of the treats I would like to know how to make is ludoo. Thank you again. I am very happy!
Sincerely,
Martha
April 13th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
This sounds delicious. Thanks for the “variations” tip, I was thinking of adding peppers to begin with, but I wasn’t sure how to handle it, since I’ve never made this before.
April 5th, 2008 at 5:01 am
excellent
April 4th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Dear Manjula auntie,
The recipes you have posted are awesome!! I have never seen so much expertise in Indian cooking. I have tried some of the recipes, and each time they turn out to be perfect. Thank you for sharing them with us.
April 1st, 2008 at 3:57 pm
This is my first time visit to your website but I have watched a couple of your videos in Youtube.I have fallen in love with all your recipes.You are a great cook.I made your Aloo Gobi sabji and posted on my blog and have linked to your youtube video.
thankyou very much for sharing wonderful and authentic recipes.
March 30th, 2008 at 6:36 am
Thank you Julia pointing out typing error turmeric should be 1/4 teaspoon.
March 30th, 2008 at 4:33 am
Hi Manjula,
Thank you for this. I’ve been searching for a good, authentic Aloo Gobi recipe for a few months, and this is perfect!
Your video says to use 1/4 teaspoon of Turmeric, but the website says 3 teaspoons. I followed the directions according to the video, but you may want to update the website.
March 28th, 2008 at 8:30 am
This looks delicious, Will try it this week. You have recipes and as well as videos, Thats what i like about ur website.
March 27th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Very nice recipe, I love the way u cook with lots of cilantro(like me). I checked and tried out your other recipes too. U r a great cook not like other people who use short cuts. Thanks and please keep adding recipes.
March 27th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
yammy dish….goes too good along with chapathis….thanx a lot…u just rock da show..
March 26th, 2008 at 10:34 am
Dearest Manjula,
We have just discovered your website by accident .. And what a dear surprise that has been !! We have been in love with Indian food for years now, and have been experimenting quite a bit in the kitchen .. And we are doing quite well, if we may say so ourselves ! hahahaa
You are going to be on our #1 spot to discover new dishes and check before we cook now ! What an inspiration you are !
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and passion for cooking in such a lovely and friendly way .. It is very much appreciated.
With much love and admiration,
The Sistas
March 19th, 2008 at 9:27 am
Manjula, excellent recipes for aloo gobi and a definite improvement on the recipes I have. Thanks