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aloo gobi curry - this is a restaurant style aloo gobi recipe. i have already posted dry aloo gobi and dhaba style punjabi aloo gobi curry recipe.

there are many ways of making aloo gobi recipe and this style is more close to makhani gravy/sauce which is used in making paneer butter masala or butter chicken. the only difference being there are onions in this one and it is slightly more spiced than a makhani gravy. this recipe can also be made with paneer or tofu. you just have to add the paneer/tofu towards the end.

aloo (potatoes), gobi (cauliflower), matar (peas) and paneer (cottage cheese) based recipes are often made in punjabi homes and there are many variations of such recipes like aloo gobi matar, gajar matar, dry aloo matar, aloo matar curry, aloo capsicum, matar paneer and so on.

this aloo gobi curry goes well with rotis, parathas or even with naan. it is a rich curry as along with cashew paste, even butter and cream are included. you can skip the butter and cream if you don't want them as the cashews and tomatoes already makes it creamy.

addition of kasuri methi (dry fenugreek leaves) gives a nice final touch to the recipe and you can consider making this aloo gobi for special or festive occasions, guests or parties. overall this recipe is delicious and is a keeper.

lets start step by step restaurant style aloo gobi recipe:

1. boil water+salt on stove top or microwave. immerse rinsed gobi/cauliflower florets in the water and keep aside for 15-20 mins.

2. heat butter+oil in a pan and saute the whole spices till they become aromatic.

3. add chopped onions.

4. meanwhile make a smooth paste of soaked cashews in a grinder or blender.

5. stir and saute the onions till they become golden.

6. add ginger-garlic paste and saute till their raw aroma goes away.

7. add finely chopped tomatoes.

8. stir well and saute till the tomatoes soften and become pulpy. takes about 5-7 minutes on a low to medium flame.

9. add cashew paste along with red chili powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder.

10. stir and mix well.

11. keep stirring at intervals and continue to saute the masala mixture till the fat starts to leave the sides. this sauting takes approx 8-10 mins on a low to medium flame, after the cashew paste is added.

12. add the blanched gobi/cauliflower and aloo/potatoes.

13. stir and pour water. season with salt.

14. cover the pan with lid and simmer on a low to medium flame till the potatoes and cauliflower are cooked well. they should not fall apart but should be cooked till tender. on a low flame it took me about 40 mins. if you are in a hurry, then cook in a pressure cooker and add about 1 to 1.5 cups water.

15. the gravy/sauce would become creamy and thicken by the time the veggies are cooked. lastly add the crushed kasuri methi (dry fenugreek leaves), garam masala powder and cream. stir the aloo gobi curry and simmer without the lid for half a minute.

16. serve aloo gobi curry with rotis, parathas or naan. you can also serve it with steamed basmati rice or jeera rice or saffron rice.

if you are looking for more curry recipes then do check gobi masala, navratan korma, paneer butter masala, methi matar malai and palak paneer.

restaurant style aloo gobi curry recipe below:

aloo gobi recipe restaurant style

Total time

1 hour 20 mins

Author: dassana

Recipe type: main

Cuisine: north indian, punjabi

1 medium sized gobi/cauliflower – gives approx 2.5 to 3 cups chopped medium cauliflower florets
2 medium sized aloo/potatoes – gives approx 2 to 2.5 cups diced potatoes
1 medium to large onion, finely chopped
2 large ripe red tomatoes, gives approx 2 to 2.5 cups finely chopped tomatoes
15 whole cashews, soaked in hot water for 20-30 mins
2 tbsp cream
1 inch ginger + 3-4 garlic cloves crushed to a paste in a mortar-pestle, approx 1 to 1.25 tsp ginger garlic paste
½ tsp kashmiri red chili powder or deghi mirch or ¼ tsp red chili powder (adjust as per the heat in the red chili powder)
¼ tsp turmeric powder/haldi
¾ tsp coriander powder/dhania powder
¼ to ½ tsp garam masala or tandoori masala powder
½ tsp crushed kasuri methi/dry fenugreek leaves
1 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp oil
2 cups water or veg stock
salt as required

1 inch cinnamon
1 bay leaf
2-3 green cardamoms
2-3 cloves
1 black cardamom
1 single strand of mace

first soak the cashews in warm water for 30 minutes. then drain and blend them to a smooth paste with about 2 tbsp water in a grinder or blender.
rinse and peel the potatoes and then dice them.
chop the onions and tomatoes finely.
chop the gobi/cauliflower into medium sized florets. rinse the florets well in water.
heat enough water with salt for the florets to be immersed in, on stove top or in the microwave.
add the rinsed florets and keep them immersed in the hot water for 15-20 mins. this is to to get rid of the insects or worms that might be in the cauliflower.
then drain the gobi/cauliflower and rinse once again with fresh water.
heat the butter and oil in a pan and add all the whole spices or whole garam masala listed above. saute till the spices become fragrant.
then add the chopped onions and saute till they become golden.
add the ginger-garlic paste. stir and saute till the raw aroma of the garlic-ginger goes away.
add the chopped tomatoes and saute till the tomatoes become soft and pulpy. this takes about 5-7 minutes on a low to medium flame.
add the cashew paste and all the spice powders one by one – turmeric powder, red chilli powder and coriander powder.
stir and saute till you see fat coming from the sides of the masala paste.
the masala paste will start getting together and you will clearly see the fat leaving the sides. this process takes about 8-10 minutes on a low to medium flame.
keep stirring often so that the masala does not stick to the pan.
add the cauliflower and the potatoes. stir well.
then pour water and season with salt.
cover and cook the curry till the veggies are done but not falling apart.
stir for a few times when the veggies are simmering.
if the gravy/sauce thickens too much then just add a few tbsps of water and simmer for a couple of minutes.
lastly add the garam masala powder, crushed kasuri methi and cream.
stir and simmer for half a minute without the lid. you can garnish the aloo gobi with chopped coriander leaves if you prefer.
serve the restaurant style aloo gobi curry hot dotted with cream or butter and sprinkled with a pinch of garam masala, accompanied with rotis, naan or phulkas or steamed basmati or jeera rice.