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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
- In a Dutch oven or large pot over high heat, cook potatoes in boiling water until just tender, 15 minutes, drain and set aside.
- 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.
- Add the potatoes, coriander, turmeric and salt. Reduce heat to low, toss to coat potatoes and cook, covered for 5 minutes.
- Uncover and stir, mashing lightly with back of spoon. If there is still liquid, cook uncovered until slightly dry, another 1-2 minutes.
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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.