Langarwali Aloo Gobi
There is no doubt that food from any holy place is so delicious and yummy. Do you agree? I bet you do. ‘Divine food‘ that’s the best description for some of these delicacies which are prepared at the holy premises with care and devotion. More cauliflower recipes – Tandoori cauliflower and chickpea taco | Roasted cauliflower, parsnip and walnut soup also I love this Instant Pot Aloo Gobi without onion-garlic The way every home has its own version of a dish, all gurudwara has its own version too, but still very similar taste. This recipe is near my home gurudwara. So let’s see how to make Langarwali Aloo Gobi, but you might want to know what is Langar first.
WHAT IS LANGAR?
Throughout the world, every Gurudwara ( the Sikh holy temple ) has a Langar (communal free kitchen) where everyone is welcome to a free meal regardless of their creed, caste, religion or colour. In this kitchen, everyone sits together in a Pangat ( in a row on the floor, here in the UK for an elderly and disabled table and chairs available) and enjoy pure vegetarian, simple but delicious meals together. This kitchen runs by volunteers and they serve meals throughout the day.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RESTAURANT STYLE AND LANGARWALI ALOO GOBI?
Restaurant-style aloo gobi is prepared with plenty of spices, loaded with fats and made with tomato gravy, whereas in the Gurudwara langarwali aloo gobi prepared with fresh ingredients by volunteers with minimum spices and less fats, also many Gurudwara don’t use tomatoes in this recipe.
IS ALOO GOBI IS EXPENSIVE TO MAKE?
Not really, try to make this recipe when cauliflower is in the season when the crop is abundantly available it usually makes it less expensive.
WHAT INGREDIENTS DO I NEED TO PREPARE LANGARWALI ALOO GOBI?
Of course for aloo gobi recipe first, you’ll need aloo (potatoes) and Gobi ( cauliflower ) as these two are the main ingredients of this recipe. When you go and buy a cauliflower, look out for a cauliflower that has creamy-white with densely packed florets that are free of brown spots, blemishes or wet spots. Also, check the leaves too. You can choose any type of potatoes, but with cauliflower waxy potatoes works best. Now that we have both main ingredients, you’ll need basic Indian spices such as red chilli and turmeric powder, ground cumin and coriander and a generous amount of garam masala. You’ll also need an onion, garlic, ginger, green chillies and oil.
How to make Punjabi Langarwali Aloo Gobi step by step and video
WHAT TO SERVE WITH LANGARWALI ALOO GOBI?
Usually with langarwali aloo gobi, roti or chapatti pairs so well, but crispy ajwain paratha is not bad either. I wouldn’t recommend naan as this sabji is dry and in my personal opinion naan and dry sabji does not go well. For a well-balanced meal, serve this sabji with Garlicky Moong-Massor Daal with Carrot Greens daal, Mint and Green Peas Rice, salad and Roasted tomato raita.
IS ALOO GOBI FREEZABLE?
I wouldn’t recommend freezing aloo gobi, as we have experienced. Once you thaw and reheat the sabji aloo goes mushy and watery and does not taste good. It is best made the same day and enjoyed Let’s see how to make this simple, easy yet mouthwatering langarwali aloo gobi that you will want to have again and again. More Punjabi Style Indian Recipes
- Saag Paneer
- Rajma Masala
- Baingan Bhatinda Masala
- Aloo aur Pyaz Ke Parathe
- Dhaba Style Daal Fry
