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Aloo Bhujia (Pakistani Potato Curry)

This aloo bhujia (Pakistani potato curry) is prepared with a blend of whole and ground spices that are guaranteed to delight the palate!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 228 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian , Pakistani

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon white cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
  • 2 Idaho potatoes (see notes)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon amchur powder
  • 2 whole dried red chilies
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Heat the cooking oil.
  2. Add the cumin seeds and mustard seeds and saute for 15-30 seconds.
  3. Saute the garlic and ginger paste for 30 seconds next.
  4. Add the potatoes and fry for a minute or two.
  5. Add the salt, chili powder, turmeric and amchur powder and fry for a minute
  6. Add the whole red chilies along with 1 cup of water.
  7. Bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and cook for 10 minutes on low heat. (see notes)
  8. Uncover and dry out all the excess water. (see notes)
  9. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Notes

  • Idaho potatoes - I like to use these starchy, soft, and fluffy potatoes for this recipe. Red and yellow potatoes take too long to cook and are too firm.
  • Cooking the potatoes - Too much water will make the potatoes mushy. I add just 1 cup and steam the potatoes.
  • Dealing with excess liquid - If the potatoes are cooked but there's still water in the pan, carefully remove them using a slotted spatula. Then, continue cooking to reduce the remaining liquid.
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Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 228kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.1g Sodium 601mg (25%) Potassium 493mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 228IU (5%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 228

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 228kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Sodium 601mg 25%
Potassium 493mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 228IU 5%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.