Aloo Gobi Masala Dry
Aloo Gobi is a classic Indian dish made with potatoes and cauliflower, cooked with aromatic spices to create a comforting and flavorful meal. Despite its humble ingredients, Aloo Gobi has gained popularity globally for its versatility and hearty flavors, often featured on Indian restaurant menus worldwide.
With origins in the Indian subcontinent, Aloo Gobi has been a beloved dish for generations and is often served during festivals and family gatherings, bringing people together over a shared love for hearty and soul-soothing food.
Today I have made a dry version of this classic aloo gobi masala in South Indian style.The star ingredients of this recipe are potatoes and cauliflower, enhanced with onions, and a special masala powder made with urad dal, coriander seeds, cumin seeds,fenugreek, mustard red chillies tamarind and grated coconut.The preparation of this dish is quite simple and can be done quickly.Basically the veggies sautéed to perfection and then roasted in the masala powder and served hot , that’s it.
The dish can be prepared in various ways, such as stir-frying, pressure cooking, or baking, allowing for versatility in texture and flavor. You can make this recipe into a semi gravy by adding water while grinding the masala.Enjoy the rich flavors and aroma of Aloo Gobi by exploring different cooking approaches and savoring this delightful Indian dish.
Aloo Gobi is a popular dish that varies in flavors across different regions in India, with variations like Punjabi and South Indian style aloo gobi being spicy and Kashmiri one being milder. Aloo Gobi is not only delicious but also nutritious, with cauliflower providing vitamins and potatoes offering potassium. Health-conscious cooking tips include roasting vegetables and using less oil.
Serving suggestions include pairing aloo gobi with sambar rice, rasam, curd rice or with rotis and naans, along with dal tadka and even jeera rice. Garnishing with fresh coriander leaves or roasted cumin powder can enhance the presentation of the dish. Aloo Gobi is a testament to the versatility of Indian cooking, offering a mix of flavors and nutrients that nourish both body and soul. Whether enjoyed at home or at a festive celebration, this dish is sure to evoke warmth and satisfaction with every bite. Check out how to make this delicious South Indian style aloo gobi masala recipe below.
Ingredients-
For Masala-
Urad dal-1 Tbsp
Fenugreek -1/8 Tsp
Mustard -1/8 Tsp
Cumin seeds-1/2 Tsp
Coriander seeds-2 Tbsps
Red chillies -6-8 nos
Grated coconut -2 Tbsps
Tamarind -small goose berry sized
Oil-1-2 Tsps
Other ingredients
Potato -2-3 nos (washed, peeled and cubed)
Cauliflower -1 cup (cleaned and cut to florets )
Onion-2 nos chopped
Ginger garlic paste -1 Tsp
Turmeric powder -1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Mustard seeds-1/2 Tsp
Cumin seeds-1/2 Tsp
Red chilli-1 no
Asafoetida-1/4 Tsp
Curry leaves -few
Coriander leaves-few
Oil-2 Tbsps
Aloo Gobi Recipe Video
Method
👉Heat oil in a pan add the ingredients given under for masala and sauté until golden brown colour transfer to mixie jar and cool grind coarsely set aside.
😋Heat oil in a kadai add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry leaves, red chilli, asafoetida and allow it to splutter.
👉Add onion sauté well.
👉Add ginger garlic paste sauté for few seconds.
👉Add potatoes, turmeric powder and sauté for a minute or two.Add 1/2 cup water cook covered until the potatoes are half done.
👉Now add the cauliflower mix well and add another 1/2-3/4 cup water cook covered until the veggies are cooked.
👉Add required salt and the freshly ground masala powder mix everything well and sauté for few minutes.
😋Cook covered for another 2 minutes.
👉Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
👉Enjoy ☺️
Preparation Time-30 mins
Serves-4
Note
✍️Using the same masala powder you can use any veggies of your choice.
