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Aloo Masala

 ALOO MASALA/POTATO MASALA





Potatoes are a versatile vegetable particularly for vegetarians it's more of a comfort food .Today sharing a very easy recipe of potato masala .It was a great hit with my family when served with vegetable and dry fruit pulao.

Recipe for 4-5 people.

INGREDIENTS

Potatoes - 3-4 (Big)

Onions -2 (medium size)

Tomatoes -2

Garlic -3-4

Ginger- small piece

Curd-1 tbsp

Red chilli powder, coriander /dhania powder/cumin /jeera powder,kitchen king masala-2 tsp (or as per taste)

Cumin seeds-1 tsp

Salt and oil.

RECIPE -:

Boil potatoes in a pressure cooker upto 2 whistles only .It must not become mushy.

Peel the skin and chop into 4 large pieces .Make small holes in them.

Heat 4 tbsp oil and fry the potatoes lightly in batches and keep aside.

Now in a mixer jar make a paste of onions, tomatoes, garlic and ginger.

Heat 1 tbsp oil or use the remaining oil left after frying potatoes.

Add cumin seeds .Once they crackle add grinded paste.saute for a while.Add all dry spices given above and let the masala get cooked .Once masala gets cooked add whisked curd and cook for 4-5 minutes.


Then add boiled and fried potatoes.Add salt to taste .Mix well .Close the lid and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Add water as required for gravy (around 2 cups) and close the lid and cook for 4-5 minutes more .Switch off gas.You can add chopped coriander leaves and serve this potato masala hot with rice,pulao, pooris, parathas etc.



Hope you like this recipe.Do try this recipe in your kitchen.

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