Everyday sabzi · Vegan
Aloo Gobi Recipe (Dry Potato Cauliflower)
Dry florets. Roast first. Cover briefly.
Recipe by Farwa ZeeshanTested in the NineFoods home kitchenAloo gobi is a dry curry of potatoes and cauliflower. It turns mushy and pale when steamed in its own water. The fix is drying the florets, pan-roasting potatoes and cauliflower until golden, then adding spices and covering only briefly.
The 3 laws of aloo gobi
Why this recipe works
Wet cauliflower
Water makes it mushy.
Steam first
Roasting gives flavour.
Long cover
Steam softens too much.
Shopping and prep list
Ingredients
Sabzi
The NineFoods sabzi gauge
Are they done?
Pierce a potato and a floret with a knife.
Method · 3 stages
Step by step
Roast
- Fry potatoes and cauliflower in oil until golden spots appear.
- Lift out.
Masala
- Crackle cumin, fry onion, ginger, chillies, spices and tomato.
Combine
- Return vegetables, toss, cover briefly.
- Use the gauge above, then finish uncovered.
Chef's troubleshooter
What went wrong? Pick the symptom
Why
Wet florets or long cover.
Fix next time
Dry florets and roast first; cover briefly.
Why
Wedges too big.
Fix next time
Cut potatoes smaller than florets.
Why
Spices not fried.
Fix next time
Fry spices in oil before adding vegetables.
Why
Heat too high.
Fix next time
Lower the heat when spices go in.
Swap smart
Ingredient roles and substitutes
| Ingredient | Job in the dish | Swap with |
|---|---|---|
| Cauliflower | Main | Broccoli, cook 3 minutes less |
| Amchur | Tang | Lemon juice |
| Oil | Roasting | Ghee |
| Pan | Roast | Oven at 220 C for 25 minutes |
After the meal
Serve, store, reheat
Serve with
Roti, paratha or dal and rice.
Store
Fridge 3 days.
Reheat
Pan fry 3 minutes to crisp again.
How we tested this recipe
Tested in a home kitchen, not a studio
Recipe developed and tested by Farwa Zeeshan, who cooks and tests every NineFoods recipe on a regular home stove.
- Cooked from start to finish with the exact quantities above for 4 servings, using both the metric and US cup measures.
- Every one of the 3 stages was timed at the stove; heat levels and the 'look for' cues are what we saw in the pan.
- The doneness check (are they done) and the troubleshooter come from batches that went wrong, and how we fixed them.
- Reheating and storage advice was checked on leftovers, not guessed.
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Quick answers
Aloo Gobi FAQ
How do I stop aloo gobi going mushy?
Dry the florets, roast first and cover only briefly.
Can I bake aloo gobi?
Yes, roast spiced vegetables at 220 C for 25 minutes.
Is aloo gobi vegan?
Yes.
Should I boil the potatoes first?
No, cut them small and roast them.