Aloo Chokha
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2 to 3
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Calories
68 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
Aloo Chokha
Description
Aloo Chokha starts with boiled or steamed medium potatoes that are peeled and mashed while still warm. To this, finely chopped onion, green chili, garlic, and coriander leaves are added along with mustard oil and lemon juice. The combination delivers a balance of mild heat, bright acidity, and the pungent aroma of mustard oil.
The texture is soft yet slightly coarse, with fresh onions providing crunch. The flavor profile is savory and tangy with a gentle spiciness from the green chili. The mustard oil imparts an earthy, sharp note traditional to this preparation.
This dish is commonly served as a side with litti or other North Indian meals, complementing dals and vegetable curries. It acts as a refreshing contrast to rich or heavy main dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 potato or 160 grams of potatoes, medium
- ⅓ cup onion or 1 medium onion - chopped or 50 grams onion, chopped
- ½ teaspoon green chili chopped
- 2 to 3 teaspoons Coriander leaves cilantro leaves, chopped
- ½ teaspoon garlic finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon mustard oil
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- salt as required
Instructions
- First boil or steam 2 medium potatoes (160 grams) till they are thoroughly cooked. Allow them to become warm. You can steam them in a pan or electric rice cooker or pressure cook them in 1.25 to 1.5 cups water for 5 to 6 whistles.
- When the potatoes become warm, peel and mash them.
- Add 1/3 cup chopped onion, 1/2 teaspoon chopped green chilies, 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic, 2 teaspoon chopped coriander leaves, 1/2 teaspoon mustard oil and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice.
- Mix very well. Check the taste and add more salt, lemon juice or green chilies if required.
- Serve aloo chokha with litti chokha or as a side dish with any north indian meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2to 3
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 68kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 366mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 11.5mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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