Aloo gobi matar (Easy traybake recipe)
Aloo gobi matar (Cauliflower potato and peas) easy traybake recipe - A simple and healthier baked version of aloo gobi masala recipe . It has the lovely texture and all the flavours of the traditional punjabi aloo gobi recipe.
Equipment
- 1 Oven tray
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil Olive oil
- 1 medium sized cauliflower cut into florets
- 2 small potatoes cut into cubes
- 1 bowl peas
- 5-6 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 small slice ginger chopped
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 small tomatoes chopped
- 2-3 green chillies chopped/ sliced
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- salt as per taste
- 1 tsp red chilli powder/ deghi mirchi powder as per your preference
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/8 tsp a pinch of asafoetida powder/ hing
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- a handful of crushed kasoori methi
- few sprigs of fresh coriander leaves to garnish
- lemon juice to drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Wash , rinse and cut the potatoes into small cubes.
- Add some oil and sprinkle salt.Layer onto a tray.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes at 180 degrees, till half done.
- Rinse / clean and cut the cauliflower into small florets. You can use the stems and leaves as well.
- Make a rough paste of onions, tomatoes, ginger , garlic and cumin seeds. Keep aside.
- When potatoes are half done, take out the tray , add cauliflower florets, peas, onion, tomato paste .
- Add all the dry spices. Add green chillies.Add oil.
- Give everything in the tray a good mix .
- Transfer the tray to oven at 180 degrees, for 15 minutes.
- Take it out. Add kasoori methi. Taste for seasoning and adjust if required. Give everything a mix again.
- Keep it back in the oven for 7-8 minutes.
- Take it out. Check if done. Sprinkle some lime juice, fresh coriander and it is ready to be served
- Serve it with Roti, naan, tandoori roti, paratha and salad.
- It is also a great filling for sandwiches, toasties, pita or a wrap.
Notes
- Try and cut the vegetables same size,to ensure uniform cooking .
- As advised in the recipe, half cook potatoes in the oven before you add cauliflower and peas. This ensures that the potatoes are fully cooked , and you do not overcook cauliflower.
- Use a large rim baking tray for this recipe so the veggies are in a single layer , and are coated uniformly, and cook evenly.
- Adding a sprinkle of amchoor powder, or a squeeze of lemon at the end really enhances its taste.