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Vegetarian Indian Dinner Recipes | Simple Dinner Ideas

This post is all about the list of some of the best, quick, and easy Indian dinner recipes for the family. Some of the simple vegetarian and vegan dinner ideas for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. The collection includes the best Indian curry, gravy, stir fry, and rice recipes that will be loved by your family. Sharing a simple recipe for Aloo Gobi.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 2
Calories: 458kcal
Author: Kushi

Equipment

Ingredients

Ingredients for Aloo Gobi - Simple Dinner Recipe

  • 2 Potatoes or Aloo, medium cubed
  • 1 Cauliflower or Gobi, medium-sized cut into florets
  • 1 to 1 ½ tablespoon Oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 3 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 inch Ginger, grated
  • 2 Green chilies, slit
  • 2 Tomatoes, chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon Dry mango powder or 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon Red chile powder
  • ½ teaspoon Garam masala powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Cilantro or Coriander leaves chopped for garnish (more the better)

Instructions

How to make the best Indian Aloo Gobi for dinner?

  • Heat 2 teaspoon of oil in a pan. Add cauliflower florets and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. To this, add the cubed potatoes, a pinch of salt and continue to saute for another 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer this to a plate.
    2 Potatoes or Aloo, medium, 1 to 1 ½ tablespoon Oil, divided, 1 Cauliflower or Gobi, medium-sized
  • To the same pan, add the remaining oil and cumin seeds and saute for few seconds.
    1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • Add onion, garlic, ginger, and green chilies and saute until onion becomes translucent.
    1 Onion, chopped, 3 Garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 inch Ginger, grated, 2 Green chilies, slit
  • To this, add tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes or until they become soft.
    2 Tomatoes, chopped
  • Add turmeric powder, dry mango powder, coriander powder, red chile powder, and garam masala powder with a pinch of salt and a splash of water, and cook this for 2 minutes.
    ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon Dry mango powder, 1 teaspoon Coriander powder, ½ teaspoon Red chile powder, ½ teaspoon Garam masala powder, Salt to taste
  • Add the potatoes and cauliflower and toss until the mixture is coated.
  • Cover and let this cook on medium-low flame for 10 to 12 minutes until the vegetables are tender but not overcooked.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve with Indian roti, chapati or steamed rice for a quick and easy dinner.
    Cilantro or Coriander leaves chopped for garnish

Notes

  • Adjust the seasonings to your taste. 
  • You can sprinkle some water while cooking to prevent aloo gobi from drying out.  
  • Let us know your favorite Indian dinner recipe from our list. 

Nutrition

Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 1430mg | Potassium: 2680mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 645IU | Vitamin C: 200mg | Calcium: 259mg | Iron: 8mg