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Anjeeri Aloo Gobi

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Time20 Min
DifficultyEasy
Serves1

Add a unique and interesting twist to the regular sabzi with this recipe to make Anjeeri Aloo Gobi Restaurant style at home. Serve with Tawa Phulka or with daal-rice as an accompaniment with a side of salad and bowl of plain yoghurt. Add as a dry sabzi to a lavish buffet spread or use as a filling in sandwiches to give it a desi twist. Quick and easy to make, this Anjeeri Aloo Gobi recipe sabzi i ... s elevated to the next level of taste and nutrition with the addition of anjeer or fig. The Anjeeri Aloo Gobi ingredients offer a host of health benefits. Cooked with very little oil and mildly spiced with regular masalas, the sabzi is light on stomach and high on flavours. The Cauliflower or Gobi contains many impressive nutrients and is high in fibre, antioxidants, choline and sulforaphane. It is a low carb alternative to grains and legumes and may aid in weight loss. Potato or Aloo are naturally gluten-free and are packed with nutritional benefits. Loved by children and grown-up alike, potatoes are low on fat, sodium and cholesterol. Rich in Vitamin C and potassium, they are a good source of Vitamin B6, fibre, magnesium and antioxidants. Figs or Anjeer helps in improving digestion, decrease constipation, manage blood sugar levels and may kill cancer cells. It keeps your bones and teeth strong with a high level of calcium content and often suggested and home remedy to overcome pre-menstrual syndrome.

Nutrition Info. (per serving)

ProteinFatCarbsFibre145 Cal145 Cal145 Cal145 Cal
  • 3gProtein
  • 9gFat
  • 14gCarbs
  • 4gFibre

Ingredients

Vegetable Local

Cauliflower

Cauliflower

0.5 cups

Dry Grocery

Salt

Salt

0.5 teaspoons

Turmeric Powder

Turmeric Powder

0.75 teaspoons

Dry Figs

Dry Figs

0.5 unit

Refined Oil

Refined Oil

1.5 teaspoons

Shahi Jeera

Shahi Jeera

1 pinch

Deggi Mirch Powder

Deggi Mirch Powder

1 pinch

Coriander Powder

Coriander Powder

1 pinch

Garam Masala

Garam Masala

1 pinch

Fruits & Vegetables

Potato

Potato

0.5 unit

Ginger

Ginger

1 small piece

Onion

Onion

0.25 cups

Tomato

Tomato

0.25 cups

Menu Item

Ginger Garlic Paste

Ginger Garlic Paste

0.5 teaspoons

Dairy

Curd

Curd

1 teaspoon

Other

Garlic

Garlic

1 piece

Green Chillies

Green Chillies

1 unit

Jeera Powder

Jeera Powder

1 pinch

Coriander Leaves

Coriander Leaves

2 leafs

Lemon Juice

Lemon Juice

0.5 teaspoons

Directions
1
Cut Cauliflower in small florets. Soak in salted water to clear contaminants.
2
Boil Cauliflower with Salt and Turmeric.
3
Boil diced Potato with Salt and Turmeric.
4
Soak the Dry Fig for 1 hour. Chop in chunks.
5
On a separate pan, add Oil and Shahi Jeera. Saute till brown.
6
Add chopped Garlic, Ginger and Green Chilli.
7
Add Onion and sauté til Golden Brown.
8
Add Ginger Garlic Paste, Turmeric, Deggi Mirch, Coriander and Cumin Powder. Sauté.
9
Add Curd. Cook till Oil is observed coming from the cooked curd.
10
Add chopped Tomato. Season with Salt. Add Garam Masala and allow to cook.
11
Add chopped Dry Fig, Potato and Cauliflower. Sauté it.
12
Finish with Lime. Serve in bowl. Garnish with Coriander.
Add nutrition to your sabzi with these simple ingredients
Onions are part of the everyday diet in Indian cooking. The nutrient-dense vegetable is loaded with vitamins and mineral, packed with antioxidants, helps control blood sugar and contains the cancer-fighting compound. They are known for anti-bacterial properties and may help boost the digestive system and improve bone density. Tomatoes are a major source of antioxidants, lycopene, vitamin C, potassium, folate and vitamin K. Regular consumption of tomatoes offer many health benefits including reduced risk of cancer and heart disease. Curd brings the masalas in this sabzi together and elevates the flavour. It is recommended to be included in the daily diet as it offers many health benefits. It improves your immunity, aids healthy digestion, makes your bone and teeth stronger, helps in healthy weight loss, is good for your skin and hair. Add a bowl full of pro-biotic goodness to your meal every day. Follow this simple Anjeeri Aloo Gobi recipe and check out the Anjeeri Aloo Gobi video link to prepare Anjeeri Aloo Gobi at home.

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Extra Tips for Extra Flavour
A delicious plate full of aloo gobi and roti or jeera rice reminds every typical Indian of their childhood. Such is the taste of this dish that till the day, it is given to children in their school tiffin and it is also made on arrival of unexpected guests. In short, aalu gobhi ki sabji is a dish that is perfect for all seasons and occasions. Although the taste of aalu gobhi ki sabji is delicious in itself, you can enhance its taste by experimenting a little. Once you know the basic process of how to make aloo gobi, follow these tips to further enhance the taste of your dish: If you want to add a lot of flavour to your aloo gobi masala, just chop some cilantro leaves and sprinkle them over the dish. If high calorie is not a big deal for you, you can deep fry potatoes and cauliflower separately. Once they are fully deep fried and you start to see and a brown layer forms on them, add them to the prepared masala and your alu gobi will be ready to be served hot. If you want a little variation, you can add some boiled peas in the aloo gobi recipe. If you don’t like the taste of cilantro leaves, you can also sprinkle dried fenugreek leaves (Kasuri methi) on top of your dish. For making a restaurant-style alu gobi, use makhani gravy. Apart from boiled peas, you can also add tofu or paneer towards the end of the aloo gobi recipe to get a variation. If you want to make the recipe even more simple, just skip the process of adding onions and tomatoes. Instead, just stir-fry the aloo and gobi with ground spices and salt. If you want to make a South Indian style aloo gobhi ki sabji, add a tadka of dry red chillies and some curry leaves in the stir fry. Want to make your aloo gobhi ki sabji creamy and richer? Just add a paste of cashews and almonds while you prepare the tomato-onion masala.
How to Serve Aloo Gobi?
Another good thing about aloo gobi is that it can be served with many foods. Mostly, people like to have it with steamed rice or jeera rice. You can also eat it with roti, puri, naan, paratha. Not to mention that aloo gobi can be consumed both in lunch and dinner.
Why Is Aloo Gobi So Popular?
What makes aloo gobi so popular is not just the taste. After all, there are many dishes that taste equally well but are not famous. Here are some other reasons why it is popular: The aloo gobi recipe is quite easy and can be prepared in just 30 minutes. It is friendly for vegans and delivers a good amount of nutrition as a bonus The amount of spice that you put in aloo gobi is also adjustable. For aged people and children, you can make a mildly flavoured dish with a lesser amount of spices. For people with a good appetite and a knack for hot dishes, you can make aloo gobi with extra spices. Ingredients of aloo gobi are also easily available. It contains the taste of its two main ingredients in equal amounts: aloo and gobi. Other ones are basic things such as dry spices, onions, chillies, garlic, and ginger.
How can I store Aloo Gobi Sabji?
Typically, aloo gobi sabji can stay well in a refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. Just ensure that you put it in an airtight container. You can also freeze the sabzi if you want. But for that, if you have to undercook cauliflower and potatoes a little. This is done so that you can later reheat the frozen aloo gobi sabji without making it mushy.
Other Recipes to Try
If you like aloo gobi masala, we have many other dishes of aloo that you will also like. Aloo, after all, can adjust itself with a number of food items. And this adjustment is not the kind of adjustment that we do when we don’t have any other options or ingredients. These are really very tasty and easy to make dishes even for beginners. Here is the list of dishes that you should try after making gobi aloo ki sabji: Aloo Jeera: In many Indian festivals, aloo jeera accompanied with hot puris are made as the main meals. This is one of the simplest dishes of aloo that involves the use of cumin seeds, potatoes, and easily available spices. Aloo Beans: Aloo beans is a very famous dish in Punjab. It involves the use of French beans and potatoes as the main ingredients and some commonly available ground spices as their side ingredients. If you are bored of aloo gobi dry and want to make something easy, you should go for aloo beans. Aloo Tikki Chaat: Popularly known as aloo ki tikki in many North Indian states, this is a dish that is often eaten with chutney or tomato sauce. Along with aloo, peas are used as the main ingredient of aloo tikki. Both these ingredients blend well so that most people can't guess what the second ingredient is apart from aloo. Banarasi Dum Aloo: This is another dish that people often like to make in the festival season. It uses only a minimal amount and a number of spices. So people with a weak digestive system don’t have to worry about anything when having Banarasi dum aloo. Aloo Baingan: Eggplant is a food that is loved by some and loathed by others. If you come in the former group, aloo baingan is the perfect dish for you. Along with the classic flavour of aloo, you get to taste the easily distinguishable and aromatic taste of eggplant in this dish.
Now that you know everything about aloo gobi, it is time to try your hands at the real recipe. Just prepare your ingredients, ignite the gas, and get ready to taste one of the best authentic dishes.