The Ultimate Comfort Dish
Aloo Gobi, which translates to potatoes and cauliflower in Hindi is a simple, vegetarian, and comforting classic Indian dish made with cauliflower, potatoes, spices and herbs. It’s a one pan, super easy-to-make dish that you’ll want to eat multiple times a week. Serve with warm basmati rice, naan or roti. This recipe from Maa truly hits the spot. Make sure to check our tips at the bottom to get the perfect dish!
SERVINGS: 4| PREP TIME: 15 MIN| COOK TIME: 30 MIN
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 Large Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes cubed and peeled
- 1 Chopped Cauliflower Head
- 1 Diced White Onion
- 1 Diced roma tomato (optional)
- 1/2tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1tbsp Grated Ginger
- 1tbsp Minced Garlic
- 2 Lemons
- 1 Diced Serrano Green Chili (if you don't like spice, don't add)
- 2tbsp Avocado Oil or 1tsp Ghee
- S&P
- 3tbsp Everyday Spice Mix
DIRECTIONS:
- Heat pan with oil or ghee and saute 1/2 tsp cumin seeds on low heat
- Once the cumin seeds begin to crackle, add 1 tbsp fresh ginger and garlic and saute for 30 seconds
- Add diced onion, tomato and green chili and saute until onion is transparent
- Add cubed potatoes into the pan and stir fry on medium heat for 2 to 4 minutes, then add 1/2 cup of water, cover with lid and cook until potatoes are fork-tender
- Once potatoes are fork-tender add chopped cauliflower and stir fry for 3 minutes then add 3 tbsp of Everyday Spice mix and the juice of one lemon and stir
- Cover pan until potatoes and cauliflower are fully cooked on low-medium heat, about 15-20 minutes add salt and pepper and more Everyday spice to taste
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, more lemon juice and serve hot with rice, naan or roti
TIPS
- Soak cubed potatoes and cauliflower in separate bowls of salt water for at least 30 minutes before cooking to remove starch and to get crispier potatoes and cauliflower
- If you like more spice add 1/2 tsbp of paprika, cayenne pepper or red chili powder when adding the Everyday Spice mix