Aloo Gobi Matar Sabzi (Mixed Vegetable Curry)
A classic Indian vegetarian main course featuring a colorful medley of potatoes, cauliflower, and green peas, simmered in a rich, aromatic tomato-onion gravy with a blend of traditional spices. Perfect as a comforting meal with rice or naan.
Ingredients
- •2 medium Potatoes (peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes)
- •1/2 head Cauliflower (cut into small florets)
- •1 cup Green Peas (frozen or fresh)
- •1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
- •1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
- •2 medium Tomatoes (pureed or finely chopped)
- •1 piece Green Chili (slit lengthwise (adjust to taste))
- •1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- •1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- •1 tbsp Coriander Powder
- •1 tsp Red Chili Powder (adjust to taste)
- •1/2 tsp Garam Masala
- •to taste to taste Salt
- •1/2 cup Water (or as needed)
- •2 tbsp Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped, for garnish)
- •2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
Instructions
- 1.
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or kadai over medium heat. Once hot, add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Time: 1 min - 2.
Add the finely chopped onion and green chili. Sauté until the onion turns translucent and light golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
Time: 7 min - 3.
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1-2 minutes until its raw smell disappears.
Time: 2 min - 4.
Add the tomato puree/chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chili powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the oil starts to separate from the masala, about 5-7 minutes. This is crucial for flavor development.
Time: 7 min - 5.
Add the diced potatoes and cauliflower florets to the pan. Season with salt to taste and mix well to coat the vegetables with the spice mixture.
Time: 2 min - 6.
Pour in about 1/2 cup of water, cover the pan, and let it simmer on low to medium heat for 10-12 minutes, or until the potatoes and cauliflower are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Time: 12 min - 7.
Once the vegetables are nearly cooked, add the green peas. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, uncovered, until the peas are tender and the sabzi reaches your desired consistency. If it's too dry, add a splash more water.
Time: 5 min - 8.
Stir in the garam masala. Garnish generously with fresh chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Time: 1 min
Tips
- 💡For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of ghee instead of oil at the beginning.
- 💡Adjust the amount of green chili and red chili powder to control the spice level according to your preference.
- 💡Don't overcook the vegetables; they should be tender but still hold their shape.
- 💡Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or green beans to the mix. Adjust cooking times accordingly.
Recipe from TheCookbook.ai
Created by sonal shrivastava