About aloo gobhi
Aloo Gobi, as the name suggests, is a dish made with potatoes and cauliflower. This vegetable curry is commonly prepared at home on a day-to-day basis. It can be enjoyed with roti, paratha, or naan. Aloo Gobi can be made with or without gravy. Here, we have prepared a dry version of Aloo Gobi.
Aloo Gobi is a vegetarian dish made with Indian spices and is popular in every household as well as in restaurants. The best thing about this dish is that it can be served both as a main course and as a side dish.
Whenever I feel like having something light, I prefer making Aloo Gobi. If you add green peas, spring onions, and carrots to the Aloo Gobi, it not only enhances the flavor but also increases the quantity of the dish. With a few simple tips, you can make a very delicious Aloo Gobi. When preparing Aloo Gobi, it’s important to cut the potatoes and cauliflower into slightly larger pieces. Otherwise, they may turn into a paste while cooking.
If there is leftover Aloo Gobi, without a second thought, we can turn it into a delicious paratha or sandwich. These can be packed with sauce in the kids’ school tiffin boxes. Both kids and adults enjoy these parathas and sandwiches a lot.
As for the Aloo Gobi made in gravy, it tastes equally delicious. The gravy is prepared using yogurt and tomatoes. However, if we want the gravy to be creamier, peanut paste can be added to enhance the richness.
When it comes to the benefits of potatoes, they are highly beneficial for health. The vitamin C and B found in potatoes are good for the heart. Potatoes are rich in fiber and potassium, which not only provide internal benefits to the body but also help keep the hair and eyes healthy externally.
Similarly, cauliflower is packed with nutrients such as fiber, folate, protein, magnesium, and phosphorus. These elements help in replenishing any deficiencies in the body over time. Now that you know the numerous benefits of Aloo Gobi, it’s hard to say no to this dish. Let’s start making the vegetable. For more easy and quick dishes that can be made at home, click on the link below.
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about aloo gobhi
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how to make aloo gobhi
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Ingredients
Asafoetida (Hing) – 1/4 teaspoon
Cumin (Jeera) – 1/2 teaspoon
Ginger – 1-inch piece, finely chopped
Oil – 2 large vegetable spoons
Potatoes (Aloo) – 3 medium-sized
Cauliflower (Phool Gobhi) – 1/2 kilogram
Tomatoes – 3 medium-sized
Green Chilies – 3-4
Salt – to taste
Turmeric – 1/2 teaspoon
Red Chili Powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander Powder – 1 teaspoon
Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves) – 1 teaspoon
Kitchen King Masala – 1/2 teaspoon
Garam Masala – 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander Leaves – for garnish
How to make aloo gobhi
First, heat oil in a pan. Add hing, cumin, and ginger to it. Now, add the potatoes and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Cover and let the potatoes cook for 10 minutes. After removing the lid, add kasuri methi, turmeric, salt, and cauliflower, then mix everything together. Cover again and let it cook on low heat.
After some time, remove the lid to check. The potatoes and cauliflower should be slightly soft. Now, add tomatoes, green chilies, red chili powder, coriander powder, kitchen king masala, and garam masala. Mix everything well and cook on low heat with the lid on.
After a while, check again, and you should notice that the oil has started to separate from the curry. Your Aloo Gobi is now ready to serve.
Tips
When making Aloo Gobi, ensure that you add the cauliflower only after the potatoes have softened a bit. This is because cauliflower takes longer to cook than potatoes.
If you are adding tomatoes to the Aloo Gobi, make sure to add them last, or only after the potatoes have cooked well. If you add tomatoes early, their acidity will prevent the potatoes from cooking properly, and the vegetable will remain undercooked.
When preparing Aloo Gobi, wash the cauliflower once with clean water. Then, warm some water, add salt, and mix it. Place the cauliflower in this salted water for a while to eliminate any unpleasant smell. Afterward, rinse it with clean water before using it in the vegetable preparation.
To enhance the flavor of Aloo Gobi, you can also add peas, green garlic, and spring onions.
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