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aloo masala (potato curry)
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Aloo masala (Potato Curry)

This aloo masala (potato curry) is a delicious spicy and aromatic curry that is traditionally enjoyed for brunch.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: aloo ki sabzi, batata bhaji, indian potato curry, poori aloo, potato dish
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 283kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 potatoes
  • 4 tomatoes
  • ¼ cup cooking oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp carom seeds
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 2 whole red dried chilies
  • 2 tsp amchur powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 10 curry leaves
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Boil the potatoes till they are cooked through (Knife slides in easily).
  • Cool them enough to peel them and then loosely break them into clumps with your hands.
  • Quarter the tomatoes and cook them with a little water till they are soft, then mash them to get a thick puree and set them aside for later.
  • Heat the oil and add the ginger and garlic and saute for about 30 seconds.
  • Add the cumin and carom seeds and saute them for about 30 seconds.
  • Add the potatoes and saute them for 1 minute.
  • Add the tomato puree, the salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder along with 1 cup of water and mix well together. Cover and cook on medium heat for 15 minutes (SEE NOTES)
  • Uncover, mash the potatoes a bit (you want some whole pieces of potato and some mashed)
  • Add the curry leaves, the whole dried red chilies and the amchur powder, cover and simmer for another 5-10 minutes (depending on your stove and how much water you have left.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Notes

The Water - Because the potatoes are broken down, they will continue to release starch as they cook. You may notice that you need to add a little more water as you go along. I usually keep a glass of water next to me and add it in small amounts if I feel the curry is getting too thick.

Nutrition

Serving: 1person | Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 415mg | Potassium: 1171mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1041IU | Vitamin C: 109mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg