Spicy Potato-Bhandare Wale Aalu

Spicy Potato

(Bhandare Wale Aalu)

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon oil
• A pinch of hing (asafoetida)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 bay leaves
• 1-inch grated ginger
• 2 chopped green chillies
• Tomato puree of 2 tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2 teaspoons coriander powder
• Salt to taste
• Water (a little for sautéing)
• 250 grams boiled potatoes, diced
• 1 glass of water
• 1 teaspoon amchur powder (dry mango powder)
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Warm a tablespoon of oil in a pan on medium heat, creating the perfect foundation for your culinary masterpiece.
2. Add a pinch of hing (asafoetida), 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, and 2 bay leaves. Sauté for a few seconds until the seeds splutter and release their aroma.
3. Add 1-inch grated ginger and 2 chopped green chillies. Sauté for a minute until the ginger becomes fragrant.
4. Stir in tomato puree from 2 tomatoes. Cook the mixture until the oil starts to separate from the tomato puree.
5. Add 1 teaspoon red chilli powder, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, and 2 teaspoons coriander powder. Blend thoroughly and sauté for a few minutes until the ingredients are well incorporated.
6. Season the mixture with salt to taste and add a little water to prevent the spices from burning. Stir well.
7. Add 250 grams of boiled and diced potatoes to the pan. Mix the potatoes with the spice mixture.
8. Pour in 1 glass of water and cook the potatoes in the spicy mixture for 5 to 10 minutes until the potatoes absorb the flavors.
9. After 10 minutes, add 1 teaspoon amchur powder (dry mango powder) to enhance the tanginess. Mix well.
10. Cover the pan with a lid and let it simmer for an additional minute.
11. Lift the cover and incorporate 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala into the savory mixture.
12. Garnish the spicy potatoes with fresh coriander leaves.

Your Spicy Potato (Bhandare Wale Aalu) with cumin seeds is now ready to be served. Enjoy your delicious and flavorful dish!