Aloo Gobi

Aloo Gobi – A Flavourful Potato & Cauliflower Curry

🍛 A classic North Indian dish made with potatoes (aloo) and cauliflower (gobi), cooked with aromatic spices for a delicious and comforting vegetarian meal. Perfectly paired with roti, naan, or rice.

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⏳ Preparation Time: 15-20 minutes

🔥 Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes

⏱️ Total Time: 40-50 minutes

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🛒 Ingredients

🥦 Vegetables:

• 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2-3 green chillies, finely chopped (adjust to spice preference)

🌶️ Spices & Seasoning:

• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste

🥄 Other:

• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

🔪 Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables

1. Cut the cauliflower into small florets and soak in warm salted water for 10 minutes to remove any impurities.
2. Peel and cube the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.

🥘 Step 2: Parboil Cauliflower & Potatoes

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add a pinch of salt.
2. Add the cauliflower florets and potatoes and parboil for 5 minutes.
3. Drain and set aside.

🍳 Step 3: Cook the Aloo Gobi

1. Heat oil in a pan or kadai over medium heat.
2. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add chopped onions and green chillies.
3. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
4. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and salt.
6. Cook until the tomatoes soften and oil starts to separate from the masala.
7. Add the parboiled cauliflower and potatoes and mix well to coat with the masala.
8. Cover and cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
9. Sprinkle garam masala, mix gently, and cook for 2-3 minutes.

🌿 Step 4: Garnish & Serve

1. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
2. Serve hot with roti, naan, or rice.

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💡 Tips & Variations:

✅ For a crispier texture, pan-fry the cauliflower and potatoes instead of parboiling them.
✅ Adjust spice levels by increasing or reducing the green chillies and red chilli powder.
✅ For a richer flavour, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Enjoy your homemade Aloo Gobi – a simple, comforting, and flavourful dish!