Aloo Tadka
Aloo Tadka is a spicy stir-fried potato which pre-boiled and the cooked along with other Indian spices, making it perfect to be served as a side dish along with dal and steamed rice.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 3 medium sized potatoes
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tbsp crushed coriander seeds
- 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
- ½ tsp amchur powder dry mango powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp sugar
- 4 to 5 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
Instructions
- Boil potatoes along with skin till 90 % cooked. Take care not to over boil it. Peel and cut into cubes.
- Heat oil in a thick bottom or any non-stick wok. Add cumin seeds and fry till they slightly change colour.
- Now add salt. This will prevent the potatoes from sticking to the wok. Along with salt add red chili powder, crushed coriander, roasted cumin powder, sugar, and amchur powder.
- Now add the potatoes and stir carefully until fully coated with the spices. You can sprinkle some water in case if the whole thing becomes dry and is sticking to the wok.
- Check the seasoning and adjust accordingly.
- Finally, add chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.