Indian-Style Cauliflower and Potatoes: A Flavorful One-Pan Side Dish

This is one of the simplest, traditional vegetarian Indian dishes. Aloo Gobi (Potato and Cauliflower) are seasoned with masala spices to create a delicious one-pan, side dish. It's like Bombay potatoes but with the addition of cauliflower, and it's made Poriyal-style. Poriyal is a Tamil word that means fried or sautéed. These are cooked with minimal oil, so it's more of a dry fry method.

Indian Style Cauliflower and PotatoesPhoto byThyme of Season

We absolutely love cauliflower - it's definitely one of our top favorite vegetables. The versatility of cauliflower is amazing, from making buffalo cauliflower wings to adding it to curries. This Indian-spiced cauliflower dish has become a new favorite of ours, and we're not exaggerating.

The combination of whole cumin and coriander seeds, garam masala, curry powder, and aromatics makes it incredibly flavorful. Plus, it's super easy and quick to prepare. Just add everything in one pot and it's ready in under 30 minutes. Plus, one pot means quicker and easier clean up. Doesn't that sound fantastic? It sure does!

Ingredients Needed

To make Aloo Gobi, you need the following ingredients:

• 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tomatoe chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 of a medium jalapeno diced (optional for spice)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps to make flavorful Indian-style cauliflower and potatoes:

1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
2. Add finely chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden brown.
3. Add chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, jalapeno (if using), turmeric powder, and coriander powder. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the spices are well blended.
4. Add the diced potatoes and cauliflower florets to the pan. Stir well to coat them with the spice mixture.
5. Cover the pan and cook on low heat until the potatoes and cauliflower are tender, stirring occasionally. This should take about 20 minutes.
6. Once cooked, sprinkle garam masala and salt to taste. Mix well.
7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with roti or rice.

Serving Suggestions

Aloo Gobi can be served as a main dish with Indian bread like roti or naan. It also pairs well with steamed rice and a side of yogurt or raita. For a complete Indian meal, consider serving it alongside dal (lentil soup) or another curry dish. If you would like to serve it with meat, it pairs well with Butter Chicken.