Dahi Aloo (Potato Yogurt Curry)
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4.9
138 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
248 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Dahi Aloo (Potato Yogurt Curry)
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Potato Yogurt Curry or Dahi Aloo - An easy and delicious comfort food made with minimal ingredients. This curry is made with just two main ingredients: potatoes and yogurt, tempered with cumin seeds, ginger, and flavorful spices. Make it in the instant pot or stovetop with this easy recipe.
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Ingredients
- 3 potatoes medium size, about 600 grams
- 2 tablespoon ghee or oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 1-2 green chili pepper slit into two pieces (optional)
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger minced
- 1 cup water 1 1/2 cup for traditional method
- 1/2 cup yogurt whisked with 1/2 cup water, plain
- 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1/4 cup cilantro to garnish
Spices
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder (dhaniya powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne or Red chili powder adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala (optional)
Instructions
One-pot Pressure Cooker Method
- Peel and cut the potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
- Start the pressure cooker in Saute (Normal) mode and let it heat. Add oil, cumin seeds, green chili pepper and minced ginger. Saute for 30 seconds.
- Add spices. Mix them well with the oil and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add potatoes, water and stir well. Press cancel and close lid with vent in sealing position.
- For instant pot, start on Manual/Pressure Cook mode at high pressure for 1 minute. When the pressure cooker beeps, press cancel and release the pressure manually. For stovetop Pressure Cooker, cook for 1 whistle, and then turn off the heat. Let the pressure release naturally.
- Whisk the yogurt and keep it ready.
- Start the instant pot in Sauté mode. Add yogurt while stirring. Keep stirring gently until the curry comes to a boil in about 3 minutes. Then turn off the pressure cooker. Add salt to taste and stir it.
- Garnish with cilantro. Potatoes in yogurt sauce are ready to be enjoyed with roti, puri or pulao.
Tradiitonal Method
- Boil 3 medium potatoes in a pressure cooker or in a pot on the stovetop. In a stovetop pressure cooker, cook on high heat for 6-7 whistles or in the instant pot for 12-15 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
- Peel the skin and crush the potatoes with your hands. You can also cut into 3/4-1 inch cubes if you prefer.
- Whisk the yogurt and keep it ready.
- Heat a heavy bottom pan on medium heat. Add oil, cumin seeds, green chili pepper and minced ginger. Saute for 30 seconds.
- Add spices. Mix them well with the oil and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the potatoes and mix unti they are coated with the spices.
- Now add the water and let the curry come to a boil.
- Now reduce the heat to low. Add the yogurt while stirring continuously. Keep stirring until the curry comes to a boil again in about 2-3 minutes.
- Add salt to taste and stir it. Simmer dahi aloo for 3-4 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro. Potatoes in yogurt sauce are ready to be enjoyed with roti, puri or pulao.
Notes
- How to avoid curdling of yogurt: Whisk it well before using. Keep stirring as you add yogurt and until the curry comes to a boil. We are also adding salt after the yogurt, so it does not curdle the yogurt.
- Variation: For added flavor, you can also add kasoori methi when adding other spices.
- Green Chili Pepper: I typically use Thai, Birdeye, or Serrano Chili Pepper in my recipes. Don't forget to adjust 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
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
491mg
(20%)
Potassium
955mg
(27%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
265IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
27.6mg
(31%)
Calcium
120mg
(12%)
Iron
7.7mg
(43%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 491mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 955mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 265IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 27.6mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 7.7mg | 43% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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