Learn to cook delicious Aloo Gobhi

Aloo Gobhi
Aloo Gobhi is a Punjabi classic dish made at Diya Tysons with potatoes and cauliflower. These vegetables may not sound like much, but they together makes a perfect dish. With flavours of ginger, garlic, onions, cumin and turmeric. Aloo Gobhi is a filling dish, without too much extra calories. This dish doesn't require lot of ingredients, most of ingedients are available in every Indian kitchen. Diya Tysons given this version of Aloo Gobi a new  twist with the addition of some special spices and herbs to balance out all the flavors and colours.

Aloo Gobhi

• 2 Tbs vegetable oil or butter
• 1 tsp black mustard seeds
• 1 tsp whole cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp whole cloves
• 1 Tbs grated garlic (about 3 cloves)
• 1 Tbs grated ginger (about 1inch knob)
• 2 medium onions minced
• 1 green chili minced 
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 2 tsp tablesalt
• 1/2 Cup water
• 3 potatoes cut into 1/2inch cubes
• 1 small head cauliflower florets cut up
• 1 Tbs lemon juice
• 1/2 C green peas

Heat heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat until very hot and add the oil/butter. Add the mustard seeds, cumin and cloves and stir until the spices begin to crackle. Add the ginger and garlic and fry until fragrant then add the onion. Fry this mixture until the onions are soft and just starting to turn brown, then add the chili, garam masala, turmeric, salt, water and potatoes.

Cover and simmer over medium low heat for 10 minutes, add the cauliflower and cook until everything is tender, It may take another 30-40 minutes. Add coriander at the very end and Aloo Gobhi is ready to serve.

Welcome to Diya Tysons - Restaurant, Lounge & Banquet

In India, a diya is a small oil lamp made from baked clay. The diya is a fixture at various feasts and festivals as the brilliance of light brings vitality and energy to an any celebration.

Diya Restaurant located near Tysons Corner in Vienna, Virginia captures the same exuberance of a traditional South Asian celebration and offers connoisseurs a culinary mosaic of Indian flavors. The vibrant ambience provides an authentic dining experience coupled with the warmth of Indian hospitality. With a comfortable seating capacity to accommodate 400 guests, Diya is a delightful venue for all who enjoy traditional and flavorful Indian fare outside of their kitchens.

The restaurateurs behind Diya have over twenty-five years of experience in serving authentic South Asian cuisine to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The experience includes years of providing catering services for both corporate and social events from 50 to 50,000 people.