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Dry aloo gobi - lighter than you think?

Dry aloo gobi - lighter than you think?

A katori of dry aloo gobi can be a light, friendly dish - the cauliflower and potato are almost free, and a small spoon of oil keeps one serving near 115 kcal. The quiet calorie thief is the oil, which can push the same katori past 270 kcal in a dhaba-style cook.

12 Jul 2026 · Burnie Academy
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Dry aloo gobi is mostly two vegetables cooked dry with spices. The cauliflower and potato are light on their own. So where do the calories come from? Mostly from the oil in the kadai. A small spoon of oil keeps it friendly. A heavy hand can quietly double it.

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