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Poori Aloo - Nashtay Walay Aloo

Make delicious Pakistani Poori Aloo at home in under 30 minutes! This easy recipe delivers the same classic taste you love (but with less oil!)

Ingredients

1 onion, thinly sliced (100g)
3/4 tsp crushed garlic (if using paste then use 1 tsp)
1/2 tsp grated ginger or 3/4 tsp ginger paste
4 yellow fleshed potatoes roughly chopped into 1/2 inch pieces (3.5 cups or 400-420g peeled)
1-2 tbsp Achar Oil or Achar
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp chili flakes
3/4 tsp chili powder
3/4 tsp turmeric / haldi
1/2 tsp dhania powder / coriander powder
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp kalonji/ nigella seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp saunf (lightly crushed)

1
Saute the onion in a little oil on medium heat until the edges are lightly golden
2
Stir in the garlic and ginger and saute for 30 seconds
3
Now stir in the spices, saute for another 30 seconds
4
Add the potatoes into the pot along with 3 cups of water and stir well.
5
Bring the potatoes to a boil and simmer on low heat until tender.
6
Mix well pressing gently to break up the potatoes a little, then stir in the achar/oil and adjust seasoning.