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# Is Aloo Gobi Vegan? (Potato & Cauliflower Curry)

Aloo gobi is potato and cauliflower in a spiced tomato gravy, and it is naturally vegan. The one
question is the cooking fat. Here is how to be sure.

> **Key Takeaways**
> - Aloo gobi is usually vegan: potato and cauliflower in a tomato-onion-spice gravy.
> - The only question is whether the spices were tempered in ghee or oil.
> - Ask "no ghee, oil only" to keep it vegan.
> - It is one of the most reliably vegan dishes on an Indian menu.

**TL;DR: Aloo gobi is usually vegan**: potato ("aloo") and cauliflower ("gobi") cooked in a
tomato, onion and spice gravy. Some kitchens temper the spices in ghee, so it's worth a quick
check.

## What's in aloo gobi

- **Potato + cauliflower**: the base (vegan).
- **Tomato, onion, garlic, ginger, chili**: the gravy (vegan).
- **Spices**: turmeric, cumin, coriander, garam masala (vegan).

A plant-based dish by default.

## The one thing to check

The spices are sometimes tempered (tadka) in **ghee** (clarified butter) instead of oil. For a
strict vegan, ask: **"no ghee: oil only."**

## The bottom line

- **Vegetarian?** Yes.
- **Vegan?** Usually: confirm no ghee.

See our [Aloo Gobi dish guide](/food/india/country-india-aloo-gobi/) for the full breakdown.

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