Persian•budget
Fried Potatoes and Onions Persian Style (Do Piazeh Aloo)
An easy recipe for fried potatoes and onions with a Persian twist. Do piazeh aloo is an Iranian vegan dish that you can make in no time with just a few ingredients. It's packed with so much flavor thanks to turmeric and spices.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 25 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 2 russet potatoes (washed and peeled)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 yellow onions (chopped finely)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Bring a pot of water to boil. Cut the potatoes into ½ inch chunks and add them to the boiling water. Cook for 5-10 minutes until they're almost cooked. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Meanwhile, Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 3
Sauté onion in olive oil until golden brown.
- 4
Add in the tomato paste and spices. Mix to combine. Add in the potatoes and stir well.
- 5
Cook for another 5 to 8 minutes.
- 6
Serve warm.