Lunch & Dinner

Aloo Gobi – The Dry Curry That Feeds a Nation (and Our Nostalgia)


🥔 Because Sometimes, the Simple Ones Hit the Deepest

There’s no sizzle.
No cream.
No drama.
Just potatoes and cauliflower, pan-fried with masala and care.
But somehow, it becomes the thing you look forward to.

Aloo Gobi is that faithful friend in the lunchbox.
The one that makes a basic roti feel whole.
The one that tastes like home, no matter where you eat it.


🛒 What You’ll Need (Serves 3–4):

2 medium potatoes, peeled & cubed

1 small gobi (cauliflower), cut into florets

1 medium onion, sliced

1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

1–2 green chilies, slit

1 tsp cumin seeds

½ tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp red chili powder

1½ tsp coriander powder

½ tsp garam masala

Salt to taste

2–3 tbsp oil

Fresh coriander to finish

Optional: A squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of amchur




🍳 How to Make It – Dry, Spicy & Just Right

1. Start the Base

Heat oil in a kadhai. Add cumin, let it crackle.
Add onions and green chilies. Sauté till soft.

2. Toss the Veggies

Add ginger-garlic paste. Cook till raw smell fades.
Add potatoes and cauliflower. Stir well.

3. Spice It Up

Add turmeric, chili, coriander powder, salt. Mix.
Cover and cook on low, stirring occasionally, till both are soft and golden at the edges (15–20 mins).

4. Finish with Flavor

Add garam masala, lemon juice or amchur if using.
Garnish with chopped coriander. Serve hot.



❤️ Why Aloo Gobi Is Forever

It’s simple but so satisfying

Pairs with roti, paratha, or dal-chawal

Easily made with pantry staples

Because sometimes, the humblest food feels the most like home