Aloo Gobi

Aloo Gobi

Aloo Gobi · ready in 55 min · 4 servings · 260 kcal per serving · easy · 14 ingredients

A comforting North Indian vegetable curry where tender potatoes and cauliflower are gently simmered in a fragrant, golden spiced sauce with warming aromatics and fresh coriander.

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
55 min
Serves
4
kcal
260
Difficulty
easy

A QiMeal recipe · Updated

Ingredients · 4 servings

  • 150 gOnion
  • 10 gCoriander, fresh
  • 8 gGreen chili
  • 500 gCauliflower
  • 450 gPotatoes
  • 250 gTomatoes, diced
  • 20 gGinger, fresh
  • 15 gGarlic, fresh
  • 5 gCumin seed
  • 6 gTurmeric
  • 6 gSalt
  • 6 gGaram masala
  • 60 mlVegetable oil
  • 60 mlWater

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, cutting board, lid, saucepan, wooden spoon

Instructions

  1. Prep ingredients

    Chop the onion, green chili, ginger, garlic, potatoes, cauliflower, and coriander, and place a large saucepan on the stovetop. · 5 min

    What to look for: oil shimmering

  2. Heat oil

    Heat the vegetable oil in the saucepan over medium heat until it shimmers. · 2 min

    What to look for: oil lightly shimmering

  3. Cook onion cumin

    Add the chopped onion and cumin seeds to the hot oil and stir to coat. · 6 min

    What to look for: onions softening

  4. Brown onions

    Cook the onions, stirring often, until they turn creamy, golden, and translucent. · 2 min

    What to look for: golden and fragrant

  5. Add spices herbs

    Add chopped coriander stalks, turmeric, and salt, then stir well to combine with the onions. · 4 min

    What to look for: spices blooming

  6. Add chili tomatoes

    Add the chopped green chili and diced tomatoes, stirring to form a thick onion and tomato base. · 1 min

    What to look for: tomatoes breaking down

  7. Add ginger garlic

    Add the chopped ginger and garlic and mix thoroughly until fragrant. · 2 min

    What to look for: strong aroma released

  8. Add vegetables

    Add the potatoes and cauliflower with a few tablespoons of water to prevent sticking, then stir gently. · 20 min

    What to look for: vegetables coated in sauce

  9. Coat vegetables

    Stir carefully to ensure the potatoes and cauliflower are evenly coated with the curry sauce. · 1 min

    What to look for: evenly coated vegetables

  10. Simmer covered

    Cover the saucepan and simmer over low heat until the potatoes are tender. · 10 min

    What to look for: gentle bubbling

  11. Finish spices

    Add the garam masala and stir gently to distribute the spice evenly. · 1 min

    What to look for: warm spice aroma

  12. Garnish rest serve

    Turn off the heat, sprinkle chopped coriander leaves on top, cover, let rest briefly, then serve. · 2 min

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal260
Protein7 g
Carbohydrates38 g
of which sugars7 g
Fat9 g
of which saturated1 g
Fibre7 g
Sodium520 mg

Nutri-ScoreA

Allergens

None of the 14 major allergens, per our data.

May contain: fodmap high

Storage and reheating

  • Fridge: up to 4 days
  • Freezer: yes, up to 2 months

Ingredient substitutions

Onion

  • shallots: Use slightly more for milder sweetness

Coriander

  • parsley: Adds freshness but lacks citrusy notes

Green chili

  • serrano pepper: Similar heat with grassy flavor

Cauliflower

  • broccoli florets: Softer texture and greener taste

Potatoes

  • sweet potatoes: Adds sweetness and more fiber

Tomatoes

  • canned chopped tomatoes: Drain slightly to avoid excess liquid

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