Gobi Aloo (Indian Style Cauliflower with Potatoes) Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Aug 01, 2006

A tasty and flavorful restaurant-quality dish. Don't listen to some of the other reviewers: some did things to make a sauce/gravy; this dish isn't supposed to have a gravy. (Look at the picture I submitted.) But the concerns about drying out the potatoes and cauliflower are justified. To solve this, during the times when one is supposed to cook with the pan covered, make sure there is a little water at the bottom of the pan. Every few minutes uncover and add a little water. This makes sure everything stays damp and steams as it cooks. I found it necessary to steam for an extra 5-10 minutes to cook the potatoes sufficiently. Also, I used 50% more spices than listed. Salt I added to taste *at the end*, not where recommended in the recipe. (How would one decide if something tastes right before the vegetables are done cooking?) Finally, I forgot about the cilantro and didn't miss it.

—Mark P

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 01, 2006

This is a very basic version of the traditional Aloo Gobi recipe. I did not find it any drier than other versions of this dish. It is supposed to be very dry; not all Indian recipies are intended to have a sauce!! I found the flavor however to be fairly bland, though not disagreeable. This is a minimal recipe that would be good to use on a day-to-day basis, not for company. The exclusion of onions is also regrettable, since that eliminates a lot of the traditional flavor. the paprika is a little different from other Aloo Gobi versions I have tried, but I would probably use less of it, and add a little more zing via green chili peppers in my own version.

—LUNACITY

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Jan 12, 2004

I made this according to the directions, but it seemed so dry... I added a small can of coconut milk and a diced tomatoe at the end of the cook time, and then simmered an additional 8 minutes or so. The result was delicious! I think the tomatoe and coconut milk should really be included in the recipe. Also, I used curry and a small amount of cumin instead of tumeric.

—Amber Waite

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Mar 06, 2007

I've made this a couple times and it turns out pretty good. I like this recipe because it's not as involved as recipes for aloo gobi in my Indian cookbooks. What is with the coconut milk though? If you want traditional aloo gobi, stop taking one reviewer's suggestion and don't add coconut milk. It's not part of this dish, and if you add it, you're making something completely different, and most likely, something sweet. Mustard seeds are always a great addition and the more cilantro the better, but if you find that it's too dry, add a 1/2 cup of crushed tomatoes and it will be perfect!

—ChefMia

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Jan 14, 2007

This dish is excellent with a few changes. Note that this recipe has no liquids which will becomes too dry. I followed the recipe up to the adding of the potatoes and seasoning but instead of cooking 5-7 minutes, I put it in my crock-pot with 1/2 cup vegetable broth and a can of stewed tomatoes (because I didn't have diced tomatoes). Cooked on high for 2 1/2 hours (after the first 30 minutes I added the Cauliflower stirring to saturate with the spices. I added a little more milk (maybe 1/4 cup or less) after 2 hrs and stirred. The cooking time will depend on how big you cut the potatoes, I cubed them about 1-2" wide. I chose the crock-pot method because I was going to be busy preparing the Chicken Tikka Masala to serve with it. This turned out delicious!!! my picky teenager loved both dishes.

—Lorena

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Oct 22, 2004

The recipe is really good but it's missing some things. First off, it was really dry and it should really have some curry to it. I realized that the colour wasn't catching on to all of the cauliflower... just the tops and bottoms. I used half of a big cauliflower which might have been more than a pound. I added tomatoes (which you really should put in) and one cup of water. The water made it lose a bit of flavour and it was still dry. So after reading the other reviews, I added 1/2 can coconut milk and that made a good curry base. Also, I didn't have cilantro, so I used parsley instead, which worked well. In total, I put in twice the amount of spices that the recipe asked for, for the half a cauliflower I used. This makes the curry rich and flavourful. You need to simmer the dish on low for about 20 minutes longer as well. In the end ...it turned out great!

—SOCAGYAL

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Nov 23, 2008

Although I cook with minimal oil, I will have to say that this recipe requires more than 1 Tbsp as there is quite a lot of cauliflower. A couple of suggestions - cut the potatoes smaller than the cauliflower as they take longer to cook. Cover and cook over slow heat. Add cilantro after the vegetables have cooked and allow to heat through. This allows the fresh flavour to remain. Gobi Aloo is meant to be dry - it is not a curry, so pls don't follow other reviews of adding coconut milk.

—Niloufer

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Feb 24, 2008

My family and I thought this was delicious. I added about 1/3 cup half and half like another reviewer, and also 1 can of diced tomatoes and the remainder of a bag of peas. Tasted great. The only change I would make would be to add the garam masala just about 5 minutes before it's done cooking, otherwise it makes the dish taste a little bitter. A little lemon juice can cure the bitterness, though!

—JULIEKID

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Nutrition

Calories
135 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
23.1 g
7%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fiber
4.4 g
18%

Protein
4 g
8%

Sodium
331 mg
13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Gobi Aloo (Indian Style Cauliflower with Potatoes)

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 135
Calories from Fat: 36

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 6 %
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 331mg 13 %
Potassium 672mg 19 %
Total Carbohydrates 23.1g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 4.4g 18 %
Protein 4g 8 %
** Sugars 4g
Vitamin A 4 %
Vitamin C 104 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 18 %
Thiamin 15 %
Niacin 20 %
Vitamin B6 32 %
Magnesium 15 %
Folate 40 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.