Restaurant Style Aloo Gobi
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
65 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Restaurant Style Aloo Gobi
Description
Restaurant Style Aloo Gobi begins by coating chopped cauliflower florets and cubed potatoes in neutral oil, lime juice, and a blend of turmeric, cumin, coriander, cayenne, garam masala, garlic, ginger, and salt. Roasting these vegetables in the oven allows them to cook evenly while retaining shape and developing a subtle caramelization, key for authentic texture.
The sauce is prepared separately by toasting ground spices in oil and then cooking garlic, ginger, chili, and sliced onions until golden. Pureed tomatoes are added with salt and optional dried fenugreek leaves, creating a rich, fragrant base. Once the sauce simmers, the roasted vegetables are combined with it to absorb the complex flavors.
This dish can be served as a main or side, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice to add brightness. It pairs well with rice or flatbreads. Variations in preparation include pan-frying or parboiling the vegetables before adding sauce, each affecting texture distinctly.
The recipe allows adjustments for spice levels and complexity by including optional whole spices or doubling the sauce quantity for a saucier consistency. Addition of cashew cream can enrich the sauce further.
Ingredients
For the Cauliflower & Potatoes
- 1 small head cauliflower or 2 heaping cups of chopped florets
- 2 potato about 2 cups cubed, medium
- 1 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1-2 tsp lime juice or lemon juice
- 3/4 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ⅓ tsp cayenne pepper use paprika for less heat, or paprika
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 2 tsp ginger minced
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the sauce:
- 2 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp cumin or 1/4 tsp cumin seeds, ground
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ¼ tsp cayenne powder or Indian red chili powder
- 2 tsp ginger minced
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- ½ green chili finely chopped, such as serrano, Thai or use mild chilies for less heat, hot
- ¾ -1 cup onion thinly sliced
- 2 tomato pureed, medium
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt
- ½ tsp fenugreek leaves optional, dried
- lime juice for garnish
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉ (205 c)
- In a bowl, add cauliflower and potato and sprinkle in the oil, toss well to coat. Drizzle in some lime juice and mix well
- Add in all of the spices and salt in a small bowl, mix really well and sprinkle over the cauliflower and potato mixture. Add the ginger and garlic.Toss well to coat.
- Transfer the cauliflower and potato mixture to a parchment lined baking dish, spread evenly to ensure even cooking.
- Bake at 400℉ for 25-35 mins or until cooked through, checking large pieces of potato for doneness. See notes for alternate cooking methods
- To make the sauce: heat a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and when the oil is somewhat hot, add in the coriander, cumin, garam masala and cayenne and mix well. Let the spices get really fragrant and then add in ginger and garlic.
- Cook for a few seconds and then add in chili and onion, cook until the onion is golden.
- Add in pureed tomato and salt and mix well.
- Bring mixture to a boil and cook for another minute to thicken the sauce and roast the pureed tomato. Add in the baked potato cauliflower mixture into the sauce and mix well. Add in fenugreek leaves and toss well to coat with the sauce.
- If the sauce is too thick , add in a few Tbsp of water then mix well and cover. Cook for 2-3 minutes and switch off heat.
- Let sit covered for a few minutes in order for the flavors to meld together. Taste and adjust salt and flavor.
- Garnish with cilantro and lime juice before serving.Store refrigerated for upto 3 days
Notes
- To vary flavor, you may toast cumin seeds in oil before dry spices for added aroma.
- Whole spices such as bay leaves, clove, and cardamom pods can be added to the sauce for traditional layers of flavor.
- Vegetables can be parboiled or pan-fried to retain shape and texture before adding to the sauce.
- Baking vegetables reduces risk of overcooking cauliflower, maintaining texture better than cooking directly in the skillet.
- Doubling sauce quantity creates a saucier dish; cashew cream can be added at the end for creaminess.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 65 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 65kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 381mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 631IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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