Aloo Gobi

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4 servings15 min prep25 min cookEasy India

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The Tale of Aloo Gobi

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Aloo gobi, a simple potato-and-cauliflower dry curry, developed as a North Indian home-cooking staple after both potatoes and cauliflower became widely available in India in the 18th-19th centuries, cauliflower notably introduced by the British. It remains an everyday vegetarian dish across Indian households.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings
  • 3 potatoes, cubed
  • 1 small cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. 1Heat oil, sizzle cumin seeds, then sauté onion until golden.
  2. 2Add ginger-garlic paste and tomatoes, and cook until softened.
  3. 3Stir in turmeric, coriander powder, and salt.
  4. 4Add the potatoes and cauliflower, tossing to coat in the spices.
  5. 5Cover and cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 18-20 minutes.
  6. 6Sprinkle with garam masala and fresh cilantro before serving.

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