This Roasted Aloo Gobi is so good! All you need to do is toss cauliflower and potatoes in spices, and roast in the air fryer or oven, and you have the perfect Indian veggie dish. No mushy cauliflower and it takes less than 20 minutes to put together!

Indian spiced cauliflower and potatoes (Aloo Gobi) in a white bowl
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Aloo Gobi is one of the most popular and favorite Indian dishes, and rightly made very popular by movies like Bend it like Beckham.

I have shared my Instant Pot version of Aloo Gobi long back, but nowadays, whenever I say that we will have Aloo Gobi for lunch, my daughter immediately calls out “Mama, make it in the air fryer!”

My older daughter absolutely loves it, and even the baby enjoys the roasted cauliflower. And I don’t mind it as it is so quick and healthy too.

Sometimes, if you are not careful when making it on the stovetop, you might end up cooking it too much, which will make the stir-fry mushy. No more mushy cauliflower now!

The crispy cauliflower and potatoes are so good that you might just end up eating them as an appetizer even before dinner starts.

If you love cauliflower, check out Tandoori Cauliflower, Cauliflower Pakora, and Air Fryer Cauliflower with Cilantro Yogurt Sauce recipe.

What is Aloo Gobi?

Aloo gobi is a simple and most loved Indian stir-fry cooked with spices, onions, and tomatoes. It is vegan & gluten-free. You will find Aloo Gobi enjoyed as a simple home-cooked meal by many in India, and it is also a restaurant favorite dish!

Typically, Aloo Gobi is cooked in a pan on the stovetop as a stir fry. However, today I am sharing the Roasted Aloo Gobi method.

If you love roasting veggies in the air fryer, check out this collection for 25+ Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes.

Ingredients

  • Cauliflower: Use a medium-sized cauliflower. Rinse and cut into medium-sized florets.
  • Potato: I used russet potatoes. Yukon gold potatoes will also work well. Peel and cut into small cubes. I added about a cup of potatoes, but add more if you would like to have more potatoes in your aloo gobi.
  • Onion: I used sliced yellow onions. These are optional, so skip them if you prefer aloo gobi without any onions.
  • Tomato: I like to add a little chopped tomato, as it adds to the flavor of the final dish.
  • Oil: I used avocado oil.
  • Garlic powder: I like the convenience of using garlic powder when cooking in the air fryer. Feel free to add fresh ginger if you prefer.
  • Spices: We will use basic spices such as turmeric, coriander, cumin, and red chili powder.
  • Lime juice: A sprinkle of lime juice at the end enhances the taste of the whole dish.
  • Cilantro: Use freshly chopped cilantro leaves for garnishing.

How to make Roasted Aloo Gobi in Air Fryer?

Get started by first chopping up the potatoes into small cubes and a medium-sized cauliflower into small florets. Keep the potato cubes a bit smaller in size than the cauliflower florets.

Also, chop the onions and tomatoes needed for this stir-fry. You can make this dish even without the onions and tomatoes, but we loved the taste and the pop of color that they added to this dish.

  • First, take a large bowl enough to hold all the veggies and make sure you have the room needed to mix all these vegetables.
  • Add the spices – garlic powder, ground cumin, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander, and salt. I used garlic powder here, but you can also use fresh minced garlic.
  • Mix all them of well together till all cauliflower florets and potato cubes are coated with spices evenly.
  • Then, transfer the spiced cauliflower and potatoes to the air-fryer basket and spread them in a single layer.
spiced potato and cauliflower in the air fryer basket
  • Air-fry them at 380°F for 12-15 minutes or till they get your desired crispiness.
Air Fryer Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower and potatoes (Indian spiced Aloo gobi)
  • Transfer the stir-fry from the air-fryer basket to a serving bowl.
  • Sprinkle lime juice and mix them well. You can also add a bit of salt or other spices as you like after adding the lime juice. But make sure you mix them well.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and enjoy with roti, naan, or rice.

How to make Aloo Gobi in the Oven?

Follow the above steps to prepare the aloo gobi.

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread the spiced cauliflower and potatoes in a baking tray or a large oven-safe ceramic baking dish in a single layer.
  • Bake them for 25-30 minutes or until they are crispy on the outside and cooked well inside. Test using a fork.
  • Then sprinkle lime juice and adjust the spices as needed.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with cilantro, and enjoy this Indian spiced roasted cauliflower and potato.
Indian Roasted Aloo Gobi (Potatoes and Cauliflower) in a bowl

Tips to make the Best Aloo Gobi:

  • Cut the potato cubes a bit smaller than the cauliflower florets for even cooking
  • Don’t overlap or crowd the potatoes and cauliflower and spread them in a single layer for even cooking
  • Adjust your air-fryer cooking time as needed because every air-fryer works a bit differently.
  • I skipped adding ginger for this recipe, but if you want you can add grated ginger along with the spice powders while mixing all the ingredients together.
  • You can also use minced garlic instead of garlic powder in this recipe.

Enjoy this Aloo Gobi made in the air fryer!

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Roasted Aloo Gobi (Indian Spiced Potato & Cauliflower)

This Roasted Aloo Gobi is so good! All you need to do is toss cauliflower and potatoes in spices, and roast in the air-fryer or oven, and you have the perfect Indian veggie dish. No mushy cauliflower and takes less than 20 minutes to put together!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 1 Cauliflower (Gobi), medium, rinsed & cut into florets (about 1.25 lbs or 4 cups)
  • 1 Potato, peeled, cut into small cubes (about 1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup Onion , sliced
  • 1/2 cup Tomato, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Oil , I used Avocado oil

Spices

To Finish

  • 1 teaspoon Lime juice
  • Cilantro leaves, chopped, to garnish

Instructions 

  • In a large bowl, add the cauliflower florets, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, oil and all spices. Mix until well combined.
    cauliflower, potato with onions, tomato, and spices

Air Fryer Method

  • Transfer the spiced cauliflower and potatoes to the air fryer basket. Make sure they are spread in a single layer.
    spiced potato and cauliflower in the air fryer basket
  • Air Fryer at 380F for 12-15 minutes.
    Air fryer roasted aloo gobi
  • Sprinkle the lime juice and mix. Adjust salt, and spices to your liking.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped cilantro and enjoy!
    Indian Roasted Aloo Gobi (Potatoes and Cauliflower) in a bowl

Oven Method

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Spread the spiced cauliflower and potatoes on a baking tray or a large oven-safe ceramic baking dish in a single layer.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until they are well cooked and tender inside. Sprinkle the lime juice and adjust spices. Transfer to serving bowl and enjoy.

Notes

Low Carb or Keto Variation: Skip potatoes.  
Ginger: I skipped ginger in this recipe, but you can add grated ginger while adding the spices if you like. 
Garlic: You can use fresh minced garlic in this recipe too. 

Nutrition

Serving: 267gCalories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 631mgPotassium: 503mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 229IUVitamin C: 74mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg

Additional Info

Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten-free, Paleo, Vegan
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About Meeta

I strongly believe that each one of us has a chef inside us, we just need to explore the ingredients and create great food. My passion is to share easy, healthy, and wholesome recipes made using Instant Pot & Air Fryer, that are well tested, so you can cook with confidence.

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19 Comments

  1. I love all your recipes but for now I don’t have an instant pot or air fryer and I cook mainly on the stovetop, so how can I transfer your recipes to be cooked on the stovetop! I’d be grateful if you could let me know. Indian food is my favourite and your recipes are great.

    Thank you.

  2. WOW!! This is insanely awesome!! I’d much rather have this than french fries now. Thank you so much for this amazing recipe!

    1. Hi – You’re absolutely welcome! I’m thrilled to hear that you found the recipe insanely awesome. 🙂

  3. This was incredibly delicious and so easy to do! I will be putting it on my regular rotation for sure. Thank you so much!

  4. I didn’t have any coriander powder or cilantro or lime, so I substituted lemon juice, and it turned out delicious. My son and I both enjoyed this. He can’t usually handle spices, but he complimented me on it twice. Thanks for the delicious recipe that doesn’t require frying.

  5. It was nice to go through your post. Thanks for sharing the recipe here. Keep up the good work.

  6. Thanks for another fantastic recipe. The spices were spot on. My air fryer is too small for one layer so I just cooked them for a bit and tossed a few times. Towards the end I spooned the potatoes up on top of the cauliflower to finish off. Easy and yummy. Thanks.

  7. Thank you for another lovely recipe. I followed your steps to make roasted gobhi and used it in the gobhi biryani. It tasted amazing just out of the air fryer too. Loved the flavor and taste.