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Aloo Gobi Recipe (Indian Spiced Potato and Cauliflower)

Aloo gobi is a rustic North Indian recipe of potato and cauliflower cooked with lots of aromatic spices, a perfect side dish or as a vegetarian main dish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 127 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 2-3 spicy green chilies use serrano, or local equivalent - you can use milder, if preferred
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium tomato chopped
  • 1/2 head cauliflower chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon paprika or other red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried mango powder amchoor - use lemon juice as a substitute
  • salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • fresh chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oil in a large pan to high heat. Add the cumin seeds and cook for 30 seconds to darken them.
  2. Add the onion and stir. Cook for 3-4 minutes to soften.
  3. Stir in the garlic, ginger, and chili peppers. Cook for 30 seconds to let the flavors bloom.
  4. Add the potatoes and stir. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes to slightly soften the potatoes.
  5. Add the tomatoes and stir. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add the cauliflower, turmeric, paprika, mango powder and salt to taste.
  7. Stir, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a bit of water if the pan becomes too dry.
  8. Remove from heat and season with garam masala and lemon juice (if using in place of mango powder). Adjust with salt.
  9. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 127kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 120mg (5%) Potassium 848mg (24%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 517IU (10%) Vitamin C 53mg (59%) Calcium 43mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 127

% Daily Value*

Calories 127kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 120mg 5%
Potassium 848mg 18%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 517IU 10%
Vitamin C 53mg 59%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.