Aloo Gobi - From Bend It Like Beckham Recipe

Name: Aloo Gobi - From Bend It Like Beckham
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: vegetable oil - I just use a little spray; 1 large onion, peeled, finely chopped; 1 large bunch of cilantro; a few green chilies, cut up small; 1 cauliflower cut up into small pieces; 3 large potatoes, peeled & cut into 1/4 inch slices; 1 tin of peeled tomatoes, grated (she actually uses a cheese grater in the movie); fresh ginger to taste, peeled & grated; fresh garlic to taste, chopped; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 2 teaspoons turmeric; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons garam masala

Servings: persons

vegetable oil - I just use a little spray
1 large onion, peeled, finely chopped
1 large bunch of cilantro
a few green chilies, cut up small
1 cauliflower cut up into small pieces
3 large potatoes, peeled & cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 tin of peeled tomatoes, grated (she actually uses a cheese grater in the movie)
fresh ginger to taste, peeled & grated
fresh garlic to taste, chopped
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons garam masala

1
She doesn't bother with very precise measurements from time to time. Use taste & discretion when putting this together.
2
Heat oil in large pan (you'll need a lid later - keep that in mind). Fry up chopped onions & cumin seeds. Don't brown the onions, you want them to start turning translucent.
3
Finely chop stalks of cilantro bunch up to the leaves. Add to onions in pan with turmeric and salt. Let the turmeric heat up a bit, then add chilies.
4
Pour in liquids from can of tomatoes, then pulverize your tomatoes and add them in too.
5
Mix in ginger & garlic.
6
Now your ready for the main ingredients, the potatoes & the cauliflower. You'll also want to add a few tablespoons of water at this time, but keep in mind that aloo gobi is supposed to be a dry dish, not a saucy one. As Chadha clearly says in the featurette, the last thing you want is watery aloo gobi.
7
Make sure that the liquid in the pan has covered everything, then cover & simmer for 20 minutes. Then stir in garam masala and chopped cilantro leaves.
8
Turn off the heat and recover the dish. Leave it standing for about 20 minutes before serving. This allows the veg to really soak up all the liquid in the pan, making for a more savory dish in the end.

120

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: vegetable oil - I just use a little spray, 1 large onion, peeled, finely chopped, 1 large bunch of cilantro, a few green chilies, cut up small, and more.

Yes, Aloo Gobi - From Bend It Like Beckham falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Aloo Gobi - From Bend It Like Beckham

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