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Aloo gobi in a pot
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25 Minute Aloo Gobi (Stovetop + Instant Pot)

Home style aloo gobi is an Indian-style potato and cauliflower stir fry.  It’s a staple Indian main course and comes together quickly on the stove top or your Instant Pot.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: aloo gobi, potato cauliflower curry
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 179kcal
Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

  • 1 Pot
  • 1 cutting board

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cauliflower florets 310 g, approximately 2 - 2 ¼ cups florets
  • 2 medium potatoes 350g , chopped into medium sized pieces, approximately 1 inch
  • ¼ cup onions 28g, chopped
  • 3 tbsp crushed tomatoes canned
  • 2 inch ginger root 20g
  • 4-5 cloves garlic 15g
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp red chili powder
  • ¼ tsp asafoetida
  • ½ tsp cumin powder ¾ tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • ¾ tsp salt 1 tsp salt
  • ½ cup water added in parts ¼ each time
  • ¾ tsp sugar ¾ tsp sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • ¼ tsp kasuri methi optional

Instructions

Preparation

  • Cut cauliflower florets and wash. Peel potatoes, cut into medium size pieces and place in water so it doesn't brown.
    Chopped green chili, garlic, and crushed ginger root.

Making Aloo Gobi

  • Heat oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter for a few seconds.
    Cumin seeds in oil.
  • Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
    Chopped onions added to pan.
  • Add minced garlic, green chilies, and grated ginger.
    Green chilies, ginger root crushed, and chopped garlic.
  • Add crushed tomatoes (canned). If using fresh, cooking until they become soft and mushy.
    Crushed canned tomatoes added to pan.
  • Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for a minute to allow the spices to blend. Add 1/4 cup water.
    Spices added to pan.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes. You will begin to see oil separate around the edges.
    Onion tomato garlic paste in a pan.
  • Drain the soaked potatoes and add them to the pan along with cauliflower florets. Mix well to coat the potatoes with the spice mixture.
    Cauliflower and potatoes mixed with spice mixture.
  • Cover and cook on medium-low for 10-12 or until the potatoes are fork tender. Check once or twice in between to mix so it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
    Covered pot on stove.
  • Turn off the heat and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.Serve hot with roti, naan, or rice.
    Aloo gobi in a pan.

Notes

Optionally, finish the dish with a sprinkle of garam masala or kasuri methi.

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 697mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg