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Easy Indian Aloo Gobi Recipe

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Easy Indian Aloo Gobi Recipe

Vegetarian Indian aloo gobi

Aloo gobi is a vegetarian Indian recipe consisting of spiced potatoes and cauliflower. Although it's been around for years, aloo gobi recently achieved world-wide fame through the popular British football (soccer, if you're American!) film "Bend it Like Beckham". This vegetarian aloo gobi recipe won't disappoint. Vegetarian Indian food is all about the use of a combination of spices for amazing flavors, so make sure you've got the necessary spices on hand before you begin making this aloo gobi recipe.

See also: More vegetarian Indian food recipes

Ingredients:

  • 3 potatoes, chopped
  • water for boiling
  • 1 cauliflower, chopped
  • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ginger
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup water

Preparation:

Boil the potatoes in water for about 15 minutes, or until just barely tender. Remove from heat and drain.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the spices and cook for about 30 seconds, then add the onion, cauliflower and potatoes.

Allow the veggies to cook for 3 to 5 more minutes, then add the lemon juice and water.

Cover and cook for another 6 to 8 minutes, or until cauliflower is done cooking.

Serve your vegetarian aloo gobi alone or with rice if desired.

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 1 out of 5
Lacked depth, Guest guest

I doubled the spices based on the above reviews and while it has a some flavor it lacked depth... it still tastes like steamed cauliflower but now with a little ginger sprinkled over the top.

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