Why cook aloo gobi in mustard oil?

Pungent, cold-pressed Anveshan mustard oil gives aloo gobi its authentic North Indian dhaba flavour and lends the potatoes and cauliflower a deep golden colour.

Should I heat mustard oil before cooking aloo gobi?

Yes — heat the Anveshan mustard oil until it just smokes and turns lighter, which mellows its sharpness before you add the spices and vegetables.

How long does aloo gobi take to make?

About 40 minutes — 15 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking — serving 4.

How do I keep aloo gobi dry and not mushy?

Cook it on medium heat without adding water, cover only briefly to soften the cauliflower, and finish with a spoon of Anveshan bilona ghee for richness.

Mustard Oil Aloo Gobi

Name: Mustard Oil Aloo Gobi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Bilona Ghee; 1 medium Cauliflower (Gobi); 3 medium Potatoes; 3 tbsp Mustard Oil; 1 medium Onion; 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1.5 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Salt

Aloo gobi is a beloved dry North Indian curry of potatoes and cauliflower cooked with onion, ginger-garlic and everyday spices until golden and tender. Cooking it in pungent, cold-pressed Anveshan mustard oil is what gives the dish its signature dhaba-style flavour and rich golden colour, while a spoon of Anveshan bilona ghee adds a final aromatic touch. Earthy and comforting, it serves 4 and pairs perfectly with hot rotis.

Time breakdown

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time25 min

Total Time40 min

Ingredients

Cauliflower (Gobi)
Potatoes
💡 You can also use Groundnut Oil / Sunflower Oil / Coconut Oil / Black Sesame Oil / Olive Oil as per your preference.
Onion
Ginger-Garlic Paste
Cumin Seeds
Turmeric Powder
Coriander Powder
Salt

How to Make Mustard Oil Aloo Gobi

1
Cut the cauliflower into florets and the potatoes into wedges. Heat the Anveshan Mustard Oil until it just begins to smoke, then lower the flame to mellow its sharpness.
2
Splutter cumin seeds, add chopped onion and ginger-garlic paste, and saute until golden.
3
Add turmeric, coriander powder and salt, then add the potatoes and cauliflower and toss to coat in the spiced oil.

Tips for the Best Mustard Oil Aloo Gobi

✓Heat the Anveshan mustard oil to smoking point first to mellow its raw pungency.
✓Cook uncovered on medium heat so the potatoes and gobi char rather than steam.

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