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Aloo Masala (Spicy Potatoes) + Video

Aloo masala is a warm potato dish filled with earthy spices and tons of flavor. This Indian-inspired dish makes for a great side!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 327 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian , Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. Yukon gold potatoes peeled and cut into 2" pieces
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp black mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp ground asafoetida (hing) (See Note 1)
  • 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 20 fresh curry leaves (See Note 2)
  • 1 medium red onion chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger paste
  • 2 small green Thai chiles (See Note 3)
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

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  1. In a Dutch oven or large pot over high heat, cook potatoes in boiling water until just tender, 15 minutes, drain and set aside.
  2. In same pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Cook mustard and cumin seeds until they pop, 1 minute. Add the asafoetida, fenugreek seeds and curry leaves and cook 1 minute. Next add the onion, garlic, ginger and chiles, cooking 3 minutes.
  3. Add the potatoes, coriander, turmeric and salt. Reduce heat to low, toss to coat potatoes and cook, covered for 5 minutes.
  4. Uncover and stir, mashing lightly with back of spoon. If there is still liquid, cook uncovered until slightly dry, another 1-2 minutes.

Notes

  • A substitute can be 1/4 teaspoon onion powder plus 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
  • Fresh curry leaves can be found in most Asian and Middle Eastern markets.
  • Substitute can be 1 Serrano chile, halved.

Nutrition Information

Calories 327kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Sodium 309mg (13%) Potassium 1037mg (30%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 216IU (4%) Vitamin C 153mg (170%) Calcium 69mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 327

% Daily Value*

Calories 327kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Sodium 309mg 13%
Potassium 1037mg 22%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 216IU 4%
Vitamin C 153mg 170%
Calcium 69mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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