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Aloo Masala (Spicy Potatoes) + Video

Aloo masala is a warm potato dish filled with earthy spices and tons of flavor. This Indian-inspired dish makes for a great side!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: side dishes
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Servings: 4
Author: Kevin

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a Dutch oven or large pot over high heat, cook potatoes in boiling water until just tender, 15 minutes, drain and set aside.
  • In same pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Cook mustard and cumin seeds until they pop, 1 minute. Add the asafoetida, fenugreek seeds and curry leaves and cook 1 minute. Next add the onion, garlic, ginger and chiles, cooking 3 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes, coriander, turmeric and salt. Reduce heat to low, toss to coat potatoes and cook, covered for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover and stir, mashing lightly with back of spoon. If there is still liquid, cook uncovered until slightly dry, another 1-2 minutes.

Video

Notes

  1. A substitute can be 1/4 teaspoon onion powder plus 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
  2. Fresh curry leaves can be found in most Asian and Middle Eastern markets.
  3. Substitute can be 1 Serrano chile, halved.

Nutrition

Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 1037mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 153mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 3mg