Aloo Wadiyan
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5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
194 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Aloo Wadiyan
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Aloo Wadiyan is a popular North India potato and lentil dumpling curry. Wadiyan is sun-dried spicy lentil dumplings that give you a flavor burst in every bite. This vegan and gluten free North Indian curry is perfect for a delicious warm weeknight dinner!
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon oil divided
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 1 1/4 cup onions diced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 1/4 cup tomatoes diced
- 2 potatoes medium, cut into 3/4 inch cubes, I used russett potatoes
- 2 Urad Dal Wadi crushed into ½-1 inch pieces, about 3/4 cup after crushing
- 2 cup water (reduce to 1 cup if cooking in an instant pot)
- cilantro to garnish
Spices
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder (dhaniya powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prepping the Wadi
- Gently crush the urad dal wadiyan into small pieces by hitting them with a rolling pin or in a mortar & pestle.
- Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a pan (or if using in a pressure cooker) on medium-high heat. Add the crushed wadi and sauté it until it is lightly browned while stirring continuously. This takes about 2-3 minute. Take out and keep aside.
- In the same pan heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Then add the cumin seeds and sauté for 30 seconds.
- When the cumin seeds change color, add onions, ginger and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onions become golden brown while stirring frequently.
- Add tomato and spices. Stir and let them cook for 4 minutes until the tomatoes are softened. You can optionally cover with a lid.
- Add potatoes, wadi and water. Cook on high heat for 3-4 minutes or until gravy starts boiling.Then turn the heat to medium-low, cover the pan and cook 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are fully cooked. Stir occasionally.
- Garnish with cilantro. Serve aloo wadiyan with roti, naan or rice.
For stovetop pressure cooker:
- Follow the same steps as above in a pressure cooker, until adding the potatoes, wadi and water. Pressure cook for 2 whistles on medium heat. Let the pressure release naturally. Open lid, garnish with cilantro and enjoy!
For instant pot:
- Follow the initial steps as above, until adding the potatoes, wadi and water. Stir and scrape off anything stuck to the bottom of the pot. Press Cancel and close lid with vent in sealing position.Change the instant pot setting to manual or pressure cook mode at high pressure for 3 mins. After the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release the pressure manually. Open the lid, garnish with cilantro leaves and enjoy!
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Notes
- Spicy: Amritsari urad dal wadiyan are typically quite spicy, hence I have not added any green chili pepper and red chili powder. But if you like, feel free to add more spice to your taste.
- Use tomato puree: I just chopped the tomatoes, but you can also puree them to get a smoother gravy.
- Wadi: I used Urad Dal wadi in this recipe. You can also use the same recipe for moong dal wadi. You might want to add more spice, as they are typically not as spicy as Urad Dal wadi.
- Make this curry with the onion tomato masala: Use 3/4 cup of the onion tomato masala. Skip adding onion, tomato, ginger and garlic in this recipe and adjust the spices to your taste.
- Created: This recipe was created in a 6qt Instant Pot DUO60 Multi-use Programmable Pressure Cooker.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
194kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Sodium
595mg
(25%)
Potassium
210mg
(6%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
472IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 595mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 472IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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