Tarka Aloo

Name: Tarka Aloo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 700g potatoes, cubed; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 8-10 curry leaves; 2 dried red chilies; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 200ml water; 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

A classic Indian dry potato dish spiced with mustard seeds, turmeric, and chili. Just 7 ingredients, one pan, and 20 minutes for a side that steals the whole table.

30 min4 servingsEasy

You'll needStovetop

Ingredients

700gpotatoes, cubed
2 tbspvegetable oil
1 tspcumin seeds
1 tspmustard seeds
8-10curry leaves
2dried red chilies
1 tspturmeric powder
1 tspchili powder
1 tspcumin powder
1/2 tspsalt
200mlwater
2 tbspfresh coriander, chopped

How to make it

Step 1—

Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat

Step 2—

Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds, let them crackle for 30 seconds

Step 3—

Add curry leaves and dried red chilies, stir for 15 seconds

Step 4—

Add the cubed potatoes and stir well to coat with oil

Step 5—

Add turmeric powder, chili powder, cumin powder and salt, mix thoroughly

Step 6—

Add water and bring to a boil

Step 7—

Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook for 12-15 minutes until potatoes are tender

Step 8—

Remove lid and cook until any remaining liquid evaporates

Step 9—

Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot

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