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Aloo masala (Potato Curry)

This aloo masala (potato curry) is a delicious spicy and aromatic curry that is traditionally enjoyed for brunch.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 283 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian , Pakistani

Ingredients

  • 6 potatoes
  • 4 tomatoes
  • ¼ cup cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon carom seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 2 whole red dried chilies
  • 2 teaspoon amchur powder
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 10 curry leaves
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Boil the potatoes till they are cooked through (Knife slides in easily).
  2. Cool them enough to peel them and then loosely break them into clumps with your hands.
  3. Quarter the tomatoes and cook them with a little water till they are soft, then mash them to get a thick puree and set them aside for later.
  4. Heat the oil and add the ginger and garlic and saute for about 30 seconds.
  5. Add the cumin and carom seeds and saute them for about 30 seconds.
  6. Add the potatoes and saute them for 1 minute.
  7. Add the tomato puree, the salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder along with 1 cup of water and mix well together. Cover and cook on medium heat for 15 minutes (SEE NOTES)
  8. Uncover, mash the potatoes a bit (you want some whole pieces of potato and some mashed)
  9. Add the curry leaves, the whole dried red chilies and the amchur powder, cover and simmer for another 5-10 minutes (depending on your stove and how much water you have left.
  10. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Notes

  • The Water - Because the potatoes are broken down, they will continue to release starch as they cook. You may notice that you need to add a little more water as you go along. I usually keep a glass of water next to me and add it in small amounts if I feel the curry is getting too thick.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1person Calories 283kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.04g Sodium 415mg (17%) Potassium 1171mg (33%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1041IU (21%) Vitamin C 109mg (121%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 283

% Daily Value*

Serving 1person
Calories 283kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Sodium 415mg 17%
Potassium 1171mg 25%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1041IU 21%
Vitamin C 109mg 121%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

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