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Punjabi Aloo Gobi Recipe (Potato and Cauliflower Curry)

Shweta Arora
Aloo Gobi is a popular Indian dish made with potatoes (aloo) and cauliflower (gobi) cooked with onion, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. This easy spiced potatoes and cauliflower curry is comforting, flavorful, and vegan. It makes a perfect weeknight meal and can be served as a main course or side dish with Roti, chapati, or rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3
Calories 288 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cauliflower (Gobi) medium, rinsed & cut into florets (about 4 cups or 450grams florets)
  • 2 medium potatoes cut into wedges or cubes
  • 2 tablespoons oil for cooking plus 2 teaspoons more for air-frying
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds zeera
  • 1 medium yellow onion sliced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 2-3 green chilies slit vertically, adjust to taste
  • 2 roma tomatoes finely chopped, (about 1 cup chopped)
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Kasuri methi dried fenugreek leaves

Spices

  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chilli powder adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dry mango powder amchur powder
  • ½ tablespoon coriander powder
 dhaniya powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala optional
  • 1.5 teaspoon salt adjust to taste

Instructions
 

Roast Cauliflower and Potatoes

  • Chop the cauliflower head into medium-sized florets (bite-sized).
  • Add the cauliflower florets to the air fryer basket or baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spray with oil, and ½ teaspoon salt, and mix well.
  • Air fry for 10 mins at 370°F or bake at 425°C for 25-30 mins (or till they start to brown in some spots and feel tender, not soft). Transfer air-fried cauliflower to a plate, and keep aside.
  • Peel and cut the potatoes into wedges. Keep them immersed in water until ready to use. Drain the water and pat dry before using.
  • Add the potatoes to the air fryer basket or baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spray with oil, and ¼ teaspoon salt, and mix well.
  • Air fry for 10 mins at 370°F.or bake at 425°C for. 25-30 mins (or till they get your desired crispness). Transfer air-fried potatoes to a plate with cauliflower, and keep aside.
  • Test with a fork or knife to ensure the potatoes are tender and the cauliflower is cooked through.

Make Masala

  • Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan or dutch oven on medium heat. Once hot, add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
  • Stir in the onions and cook till the onions are soft and golden brown.
  • Add ginger, garlic and green chilies. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the raw garlic smell goes away. Deglaze (if needed) with 1-2 tablespoons water to prevent it from burning.
  • Stir in the spices - turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, amchur powder, garam masala, and ¾ teaspoon salt. Saute for a few seconds.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, mix and cover. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and mushy (approximately 5 mins).
  • Mix and mash tomatoes until oil oozes from the side of the masala.
  • Add the air-fried aloo gobi (potatoes and cauliflower). Mix until veggies are well coated.
  • Finally, crush Kasuri Methi between your palms and add it along with chopped cilantro. Mix to combine. Turn off the heat. Punjabi Aloo Gobi is ready to serve!!

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Notes

I highly recommend roasting the veggies before adding them to the masala for more flavor, to maintain the shape and texture and prevent the cauliflower from turning mushy.
You can roast the veggies in an air fryer (my preferred method), in the oven, or shallow fry in a pan or deep fry.
Pat dry the cauliflower and potatoes using a kitchen towel or paper towels before roasting and seasoning. This helps in achieving a crispy texture.
Spread the vegetables evenly without overcrowding the air fryer or baking sheet. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you can air fry in two batches.
Depending on your air fryer model and the size of the vegetable pieces, cooking times may vary. Monitor them and adjust the timing as needed to avoid overcooking.
Test with a fork or knife to ensure the potatoes are tender and the cauliflower is cooked through. They should have a nice golden color and fork tender with a slight crispness.
You can skip roasting the vegetables and cook the cauliflower and potatoes directly in the masala. For this method, cut the potatoes a bit smaller than the cauliflower florets for even cooking.
Instant Pot Method: to make Aloo Gobi in Instant Pot, cut the cauliflower florets into bigger chunks, and potatoes into smaller cubes. pressure cook for 2 minutes at high pressure followed by quick release.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 959mg | Potassium: 1390mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 644IU | Vitamin C: 134mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 3mg
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