No Onion No Garlic Aloo Gobi Recipe
No Onion No Garlic Aloo Gobi is a delicious Indian dish made with cauliflower and potatoes cooked in a medley of spices, sans onions and garlic. This dish is especially popular among those who follow a strict vegetarian diet, such as Jains or those who avoid onion and garlic for religious or health reasons. Despite the absence of these ingredients, the No Onion No Garlic Aloo Gobi offers a burst of flavors and a unique taste, making it a popular choice in many Indian households. This Cauliflower Potato Recipe calls no onion and no garlic, just very simple basic spices with some grated ginger. I personally like this recipe a lot during my fasting days.
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower / gobi chopped into small florets
- 2- 3 potatoes peeled & chopped into small pieces
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 3 tbsp oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp Cumin (Jeera)
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder
- pinch Asafoetida / hing
- coriander leaves / cilantro chopped (for garnishing)
Instructions
Preparation
- Assemble all ingredients together to avoid last minute rush.
- Chop 1 cauliflower into smaller florets.
- Peel and chop 2 potatoes into smaller pieces.
Cooking
- Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add cauliflower florets. Fry for a minute or two.
- Then, add potato cubes and fry for few seconds.
- Now, add 1 tbsp grated ginger, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tbsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp red chili powder and pinch of asafoetida.
- Mix all the spices well with the cauliflower and potatoes so that veggies are well coated with spices.
- Cover and cook for 8-10 mins or until veggies are cooked properly. Important to stir every 3-4 minutes for evenly cooking.
- Sprinkle dry mango powder for tanginess. You could also use 1 tbsp lemon juice.
- Serve with roti or paratha.
Equipment Used for This Recipe
Notes & Tips
- For tanginess, you can add dry mango powder/amchur powder or chaat masala or squeeze some lemon juice before serving.
- You can use any oil of your preference. In India, my mother uses mustard oil to make this recipe but since my husband does not like mustard oil so I prefer canola oil. The other variables could be sunflower oil, olive oil, peanut oil, soyabean oil etc.
- If making for children keep spices minimum but if you like spicy, simply add more red chili powder and 1-2 chopped green chilies while cooking Aloo Gobi.
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
No Onion No Garlic Aloo Gobi Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
345
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Sodium
1229
mg
53
%
Potassium
1609
mg
46
%
Carbohydrates
55
g
18
%
Fiber
9
g
38
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
99
IU
2
%
Vitamin B1
0.3
mg
20
%
Vitamin B2
0.2
mg
12
%
Vitamin B3
4
mg
20
%
Vitamin B5
2
mg
20
%
Vitamin B6
1
mg
50
%
Vitamin C
122
mg
148
%
Vitamin E
2
mg
13
%
Vitamin K
35
µg
33
%
Calcium
84
mg
8
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
Magnesium
92
mg
23
%
Zinc
1
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.