Aloo Gobi
Aloo Gobi, alu gobi or aloo gobhi is a vegetarian dish from the Indian subcontinent made with potatoes, cauliflower, and Indian spices. It is popular in Indian cuisine. It is yellowish in color due to the use of turmeric, and occasionally contains black cumin and curry leaves.
Region:
India, Pakistan, Nepal, Indian subcontinent
Main Ingredients:
Potatoes, cauliflower, Indian spices (turmeric)
Variations:
Any root vegetable.
Serving Size:
4 to 5 x Adult sized portions
Prep Time:
5 Mins
Cooking Time:
15 Mins
Total Time:
20 Mins
Recommended Spice Level:
Medium or Mild
Recipe Ingredients:
2 cups diced potatoes
2 cups cauliflower florets
1 small tomato, cut into cubes
1 small onion, sliced
3 garlic pods, crushed
2-3 small green chillies, slit in halves (optional)
½ tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp ground turmeric
3 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp chilly powder
1 tsp garam masala
2 tbsp oil
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves, to garnish
Steamed rice or roti, to serve
Recipe Method:
Heat oil in a medium-sized pan over medium-high heat. Splutter cumin seeds. Add garlic, and sauté for few seconds. Add onions, and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until it becomes soft and translucent. Add tomatoes and green chillies (if using), and sauté, stirring occasionally, until it starts to break down.
Reduce heat to low. Add ground turmeric, ground coriander, chilly powder, and garam masala. Saute for few seconds. Add potatoes and cauliflower, and mix well. Increase the heat to medium. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes. When done, sprinkle garam masala, and mix well. Remove from heat. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with rice or roti.
Nutritional Information:
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 216
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 160mg
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 5g