Spicy Aloo

An everyday meal in the north Indian households, this potato curry has all the necessary spices and tastes extremely well.

Ingredients :-

500 g small potatoes

1/4 tsp asafetida powder

1 tsp cumin seeds(jeera)

1/2 tsp turmeric powder(haldi)

1 tsp red chili powder(lal mirch)

2 tsp dry coriander poder(dhania powder)

1 tsp garam masala

Salt to taste

2 tblsp oil

2 large onions

2 medium size tomatoes

5 cloves of garlic

1 inch piece of ginger.

Cooking Methods :-

First make a paste of onions, garlic and ginger in a grinder. Heat oil in a deep wok and add this paste.

Fry till it becomes golden in color. Grind the tomatoes and add to this paste of onion. Fry till it is thoroughly mixed and simmer the heat Now add in all the spices and mix well.

Keep stiring and cook till you can see oil being separated from the paste. Make sure that it does not stick to the bottom. Now peel and chop the potatoes in large pieces.

Add water to the paste in the wok to form a curry and put in the potatoes. Cover the pan and cook for 15 minutes or till the potatoes are tender.

Keep checking in between to see whether the curry is sufficient and is not getting stuck to the bottom of the pan.

Once done, garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with chapattis.