Aloo gobi fry is a classic Indian dish consisting of stir-fried potatoes and cauliflower, seasoned with aromatic spices, resulting in a satisfying vegetarian dish.
First, light the clay stove, (you can use any stove for this cooking), now heat the wok and add oil.
Add Kalonji or Kalo jeera and dry chilies. Stir fry it.
Add all the potatoes, stir fry it for 5 mins.
Add turmeric and half spoon salt.
When the Potatoes are almost fried, add the cauliflower.
Stir fry the vegetables properly and add half spoon salt.
Stir fry it very well. When it is done then pour it on a plate and serve with steamed rice, traditional Indian bread like roti, paratha, or deep-fried poori.
Always pick fresh and firm cauliflower and potatoes to achieve the best results. Wash thoroughly and cut the cauliflower florets and potato evenly into small similar sizes. This ensures even cooking and renders a consistent texture.
Always use a pan or wok with a larger surface area. This will not overcrowd the vegetables and allow perfect cooking preventing the vegetables from being steamed and not fried. The eventual texture of the dish will be mushy, which is not desired.
I stir-fry the vegetables on a medium to high heat. Regulate the flame judiciously to maintain a high temperature so that the vegetables are fried nicely and quickly to a beautiful golden color and renders slight crispiness to them without losing their texture.
To get a richer and more flavorful aloo gobi fry, make sure you toast the spices in the hot oil before adding. However, make sure that you do not burn them in the process. This will make the dish taste bitter.
Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)
Nutrition Facts
Aloo Gobi Fry (Potato Cauliflower Fry)
Amount per Serving
Calories
116
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Sodium
890
mg
39
%
Potassium
225
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
5
g
2
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
265
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
27
mg
33
%
Calcium
16
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.