Aloo Gobi is a delicious main dish made with potatoes, cauliflower, and a great blend of spices. Aloo Gobi can be served with various breads, such as rotis, parathas, and puris.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 2people
Ingredients
2cupscauliflower, cut into small florets
2mediumpotatoes, cubed into bite sized pieces
1/2inchshredded ginger
3tspcoriander powderdhania
1/4tspturmerichaldi
1/4tspred chili powder
3tbspwater
3tbspoil
1/8tspasafetidahing
1/2tspcumin seedsjeera
2green chilies, sliced in long pieces
2bay leaves
1tspsalt
1tspmango powderamchoor
2tbspchopped cilantrohara dhania
1/4 cup water use as needed
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the shredded ginger, coriander powder, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and 3 tablespoons of water to make a paste.
Heat the oil in a pan. Test the heat by adding one cumin seed to the oil; if seed crack right away oil is ready. Add hing and cumin seeds to the oil after seeds crack add the bay leaves and green chilies and stir for a few seconds.
Next, add the spice paste and stir for a minute until spices start leaving the oil.
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.
Notes
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.Serve with Paratha, Puri