Dhaba Style Aloo Gobi Matar
A rustic, spiced North Indian stir-fry of potatoes, cauliflower, and peas, known for its bold flavors and slightly charred texture.

Total
45 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cauliflower florets
- 2 medium Potatoes, cubed
- 0.5 cup Green peas
- 3 tablespoons Mustard oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon Ginger-Garlic paste
- 1 large Onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium Tomato, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Kasuri Methi (dried fenugreek)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and shallow fry the cauliflower and potatoes until they are golden brown and 80% cooked.
- 2
Remove the vegetables from the pan and set them aside.
- 3
In the same pan, add the remaining oil and splutter the cumin seeds.
- 4
Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown, then stir in the ginger-garlic paste for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric, and chili powder; cook until the oil separates from the masala.
- 6
Toss in the fried potatoes, cauliflower, and green peas, mixing well to coat with the spices.
- 7
Cover and cook on low heat for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are fully tender, adding a splash of water if needed.
- 8
Crush kasuri methi between your palms, sprinkle it over the dish along with garam masala, and garnish with fresh coriander.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
245
12% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 32 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
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