Aloo Gobi Masala or Potato Cauliflower Curry is one of the easiest vegetarian recipes. This popular indian dish is one of the favorite recipes ordered across thew world.You will generally find it as a sukhi sabzi dish in the veg thali along with dal, raita, salad and roti. It is one of my favorite vegetables and I love making it in winters. Whether its gobi paratha, tandoori cauliflower or crispy cauliflower bites (gobi 65), heads of cauliflower transform into easy side dish with the use of aromatic spices.While the west loves cauliflower wings, we love tandoori gobi with marinated cauliflower florets. East or west air-fried cauliflower will be an easy choice everytime you want to enjoy healthy air fryer recipes on the dinner table.
I have given both the traditional stir-fry and easy air fryer cauliflower recipe for the readers. Apart from this you can also make it in an instant pot but that has more gravy to it. Learn to make this easy recipe traditional or air fryer in steps below.
Why does everyone love it?
This mix vegetable recipe is best made in a cast iron pan(if making without tomatoes or use an enameled one for sour gravy). You will find it as a favorite of many North Indians eating out. However, the best reference comes from cult movie Bend it like Beckham. I always remember the scene while making it. Mom wants Jess to learn making the curry, instead of playing football. It resonates with you as you grow older. Whether you love football or not, you can always learn making it.
Serve aloo gobi with any roti tandoori or phulka. You may also pair it with dal makhani or dal tadka and you have a party menu ready. Just have it with some raita/ yogurt dip, salad if you want to have lunch quickly. You get the best quality of cauliflower in winter. This hot curry and flatbread just adds some warmth to the cold air. Ditch the ghee and make it vegan if you want to. You will never go wrong with this recipe. To learn to make this quick dhaba style cauliflower curry recipe scroll below to watch the video/read the recipe.
Equipment
- Pan
- Air-fryer for low oil version
Ingredients
- fresh cauliflower florets
- medium potatoes
- oil
- Salt
Tomato onion paste
- avocado oil
- cumin seeds
- onions
- tomatoes
- ginger garlic paste
- green chilli
- garam masala
- red chilli powder
- turmeric powder
- coriander powder,
- salt
- Coriander leaves for garnish
Refer to recipe card for details.
How to make aloo gobi recipe in air fryer?
You can make this easily in the air fryer. For this,cook the potatoes and cauliflower with little oil and salt. Then toss them with little tomato onion paste,refer to the Indian curry recipe here and cook this mix in the airfryer.
- Preheat the airfryer (5 mins @180 deg C |355 F) Place the potatoes and cauliflower in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 15-16 minutes after brushing/tossing oil on it at 180 deg C |355 F.
- Take the onion tomato paste in a bowl with little oil, mix the oil and curry paste.
- Toss the semi cooked cauliflower and potatoes in the paste
- Continue to cook in the air fryer for 8-9 minutes at 180 deg C |355 F. total cooktime of 23-24 minutes.
Once completed, check if the potatoes are cooked, if not, cook for 2-3 minutes more.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve warm
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Aloo Gobi masala recipe
Equipment
- pan
- or air-fryer
Ingredients
For cooking cauliflower and potatoes
- 400 gm Cauliflower
- 2 medium medium potatoes
- 3 tablespoon oil
- ½ cup onion tomato curry paste You may use pasta sauce as well
Optional Spices (either use the mix below or replace them with curry powder and salt)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ tablespoon coriander powder
- Salt as per taste
Instructions
In air fryer
- in a preheated air fryer,Air fry the potatoes and cauliflower for 15-16 minutes after brushing/tossing oil on it at 180 deg C |355 F
- Take the onion tomato paste in a bowl with little oil, mix the oil and curry paste.
- Toss the semi cooked cauliflower and potatoes in the paste
- Continue to cook in the air fryer for 8-9 minutes at 180 deg C |355 F. total cooktime of 23-24 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve warm
Video
Notes
Variations & Substitutions
- You can add some paneer or carrots if you have left over pieces to make a mixed vegetable aloo gobi curry recipe.
- Adjust the red chili powder according to your taste. Add an extra teaspoon garam masala too for great taste.
- You can also cook the aloo gobhi in the pan once they are cooked in the airfryer. Make a curry paste or tempering and transfer the cooked potato and cauliflower in the pan.
- You can always make this with purple and other cauliflowers available abroad.
FAQ
Yes always reheat your left overs whether they are frozen, refrigerated or at room temperature.
cauliflower florets cook faster.
Conclusion: air fryer aloo gobi is a healthy vegetable side dish for the whole family with crispy texture and bold flavor.
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