Aloo gobi with potato, cauliflower and warm spices

India ยท Indian

Aloo Gobi

A dry Indian-style potato and cauliflower dish with turmeric, onion and warm spices.

  • Indian
  • 40 min total time
  • 4 base servings

Country

India

Cuisine

Indian

Servings

4 servings

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Total

40 min

Makes 4 servings.

Do not overcrowd the pan so potatoes and cauliflower stay distinct instead of steaming.

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Servings

Adapted for 4 servings

Version

Active version: Classic

Allergens & avoidances

No major allergens declared

This variant declares no major allergens. Always check labels and possible traces.

Adaptation status

Servings: 4 ยท Version: Classic ยท Check ingredients below

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Classic

Dry-style potato and cauliflower dish with turmeric and warm spices.

The classic recipe is naturally vegan because it uses neutral oil and no ghee or dairy.

This version

  • Classic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

Version

  • Classic

Contains

  • No listed allergens for this variant.

Ingredients

  • 450 g potatoes, medium dice
  • 500 g cauliflower florets
  • 140 g onion, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 10 g fresh ginger, minced
  • 30 ml neutral oil
  • 3 g ground turmeric
  • 3 g ground cumin
  • 3 g ground coriander
  • 6 g fine salt
  • 8 g fresh cilantro

Estimated nutrition

Estimated values may vary depending on brands, ingredient sizes and cooking method.

NutrientPer servingEstimated total for 4 servings
Energyโ‰ˆ 204 kcalโ‰ˆ 817 kcal
Proteinโ‰ˆ 5.5 gโ‰ˆ 22.0 g
Carbsโ‰ˆ 31.5 gโ‰ˆ 125.8 g
Fatโ‰ˆ 7.7 gโ‰ˆ 30.8 g
Fiberโ‰ˆ 6.3 gโ‰ˆ 25.1 g
Sugarsโ‰ˆ 4.9 gโ‰ˆ 19.5 g
Saltโ‰ˆ 1.6 gโ‰ˆ 6.5 g
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Estimated contribution by ingredient

  • potatoes, medium dice
    Energy
    โ‰ˆ 87 kcalโ‰ˆ 347 kcal
    Protein
    โ‰ˆ 2.3 gโ‰ˆ 9.0 g
    Carbs
    โ‰ˆ 19.7 gโ‰ˆ 78.8 g
    Fat
    โ‰ˆ 0.1 gโ‰ˆ 0.5 g
    Salt
    โ‰ˆ 0.0 gโ‰ˆ 0.1 g
  • cauliflower florets
    Energy
    โ‰ˆ 31 kcalโ‰ˆ 125 kcal
    Protein
    โ‰ˆ 2.4 gโ‰ˆ 9.5 g
    Carbs
    โ‰ˆ 6.3 gโ‰ˆ 25.0 g
    Fat
    โ‰ˆ 0.4 gโ‰ˆ 1.5 g
    Salt
    โ‰ˆ 0.1 gโ‰ˆ 0.4 g
  • onion, sliced
    Energy
    โ‰ˆ 14 kcalโ‰ˆ 56 kcal
    Protein
    โ‰ˆ 0.4 gโ‰ˆ 1.5 g
    Carbs
    โ‰ˆ 3.3 gโ‰ˆ 13.0 g
    Fat
    โ‰ˆ 0.0 gโ‰ˆ 0.1 g
    Salt
    โ‰ˆ 0.0 gโ‰ˆ 0.0 g
  • garlic cloves, minced
    Energy
    โ‰ˆ 2 kcalโ‰ˆ 9 kcal
    Protein
    โ‰ˆ 0.1 gโ‰ˆ 0.4 g
    Carbs
    โ‰ˆ 0.5 gโ‰ˆ 2.0 g
    Fat
    โ‰ˆ 0.0 gโ‰ˆ 0.0 g
    Salt
    โ‰ˆ 0.0 gโ‰ˆ 0.0 g
  • fresh ginger, minced
    Energy
    โ‰ˆ 2 kcalโ‰ˆ 8 kcal
    Protein
    โ‰ˆ 0.0 gโ‰ˆ 0.2 g
    Carbs
    โ‰ˆ 0.4 gโ‰ˆ 1.8 g
    Fat
    โ‰ˆ 0.0 gโ‰ˆ 0.1 g
    Salt
    โ‰ˆ 0.0 gโ‰ˆ 0.0 g
  • neutral oil
    Energy
    โ‰ˆ 60 kcalโ‰ˆ 241 kcal
    Protein
    โ‰ˆ 0.0 gโ‰ˆ 0.0 g
    Carbs
    โ‰ˆ 0.0 gโ‰ˆ 0.0 g
    Fat
    โ‰ˆ 6.8 gโ‰ˆ 27.3 g
    Salt
    โ‰ˆ 0.0 gโ‰ˆ 0.0 g
  • ground turmeric
    Energy
    โ‰ˆ 2 kcalโ‰ˆ 9 kcal
    Protein
    โ‰ˆ 0.1 gโ‰ˆ 0.3 g
    Carbs
    โ‰ˆ 0.5 gโ‰ˆ 2.0 g
    Fat
    โ‰ˆ 0.0 gโ‰ˆ 0.1 g
    Salt
    โ‰ˆ 0.0 gโ‰ˆ 0.0 g
  • ground cumin
    Energy
    โ‰ˆ 3 kcalโ‰ˆ 11 kcal
    Protein
    โ‰ˆ 0.1 gโ‰ˆ 0.5 g
    Carbs
    โ‰ˆ 0.3 gโ‰ˆ 1.3 g
    Fat
    โ‰ˆ 0.2 gโ‰ˆ 0.7 g
    Salt
    โ‰ˆ 0.0 gโ‰ˆ 0.0 g
  • ground coriander
    Energy
    โ‰ˆ 2 kcalโ‰ˆ 9 kcal
    Protein
    โ‰ˆ 0.1 gโ‰ˆ 0.4 g
    Carbs
    โ‰ˆ 0.4 gโ‰ˆ 1.7 g
    Fat
    โ‰ˆ 0.1 gโ‰ˆ 0.5 g
    Salt
    โ‰ˆ 0.0 gโ‰ˆ 0.0 g
  • fine salt
    Energy
    โ‰ˆ 0 kcalโ‰ˆ 0 kcal
    Protein
    โ‰ˆ 0.0 gโ‰ˆ 0.0 g
    Carbs
    โ‰ˆ 0.0 gโ‰ˆ 0.0 g
    Fat
    โ‰ˆ 0.0 gโ‰ˆ 0.0 g
    Salt
    โ‰ˆ 1.5 gโ‰ˆ 6.0 g
  • fresh cilantro
    Energy
    โ‰ˆ 0 kcalโ‰ˆ 2 kcal
    Protein
    โ‰ˆ 0.0 gโ‰ˆ 0.2 g
    Carbs
    โ‰ˆ 0.1 gโ‰ˆ 0.3 g
    Fat
    โ‰ˆ 0.0 gโ‰ˆ 0.0 g
    Salt
    โ‰ˆ 0.0 gโ‰ˆ 0.0 g

Cooking method

Pan

  1. Cook onion

    Cook onion in oil until soft and lightly golden.

  2. Add aromatics

    Add garlic, ginger and dry spices, then stir for 30 seconds.

  3. Cook vegetables

    Add potato, cauliflower and salt, then stir to coat evenly.

  4. Cover and finish

    Cover and cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until tender and dry.

  5. Serve

    Finish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.

Frequently asked questions

Can I add peas?

Yes. Add peas near the end so they keep color and texture.

How do I avoid mushy texture?

Cut evenly, avoid excess water and cook covered only until just tender.