Vegan Aloo Gobi
This veganized version of this tasty and flavor-packed Indian dish is absolutely delicious and entirely plant-based! Enjoy with basmati rice, naan, or maybe chana-masala for a nourishing Indian-inspired meal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 203kcal
Ingredients
- 4 medium gold or russet potatoes (diced into ½' cubes)
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, broken apart into florets
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ red onion, diced
- 1 medium green jalapeño, diced (remove seeds if sensitive to spice)
- 1 tbsp coriander
- ½ lemon juiced
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (opt.)
- ½ tsp turmeric
- 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves, minced
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a large saucepan and add in the cumin seeds, toasting them for about a minute or until they start to turn darker in color. Add in the minced garlic, onion, and sauté with the cumin for about 30 seconds before adding in the jalapeño. Sauté for another 2 minutes and add the diced tomatoes and lemon juice, stirring everything to combine and allowing the mixture to come to a simmer for 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, dice and prepare the potatoes and mix them in a large bowl with the paprika, cayenne pepper, and turmeric. Add in the contents of the bowl into the saucepan and stir until the potatoes are completely coated in the sauce. Cook the potatoes for 3-5 minutes to allow them to soften, stirring occasionally. Then, add in the head of cauliflower broken apart into bite sized florets or pieces (the stem is perfectly edible too!). Stir everything to combine and cover the saucepan with a lid to allow the potatoes and cauliflower to steam over medium-low heat for 5-7 minutes, stopping to stir at least once or twice. Check to make sure that the potatoes and cauliflower are soft and tender before mixing in the garam masala. Add more salt to taste and mix in the fresh cilantro. Lastly, serve and enjoy along with nan, basmati rice, and maybe some chana masala if you are feeling extra fancy!