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Flavorful Achari Aloo
Easy to make Achari Aloo that tastes like a party in your mouth!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
2
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1/3 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp coriander seeds (lightly crushed)
- 1/2 tsp nigella seeds
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp saunf
- 1/3 tsp fenugreek seeds
- 1 Onion (diced) - roughly half a cup
- A few curry leaves (optional)
- 4-5 Diced Potatoes (I usually do slim 1/2 cm thick pieces for quicker cooking)
- 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste (or a 1/4 tsp each)
- 1 Tomato (diced)
- 2-3 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 2-3 diced green chilies
- a squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and set aside
- 2
Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a saucepan with a lid
- 3
Saute the onions on medium heat until the edges are turning golden brown
- 4
Add the ginger garlic paste, saute for 30 seconds
- 5
Now add in the achari masala ingredients and saute till aromatic
- 6
Mix in the chopped potatoes and tomato, make sure you mix well.
- 7
Cover and cook on low flame for 20 minutes, add a splash of water if the mix starts to stick.
- 8
After 20 minutes check for doneness, if the potatoes are tender you can adjust consistency by adding water or drying it up (your preference)
- 9
Add a squeeze of lemon juice then taste and adjust seasoning.
- 10
Serve topped with cilantro and chilies