Masaledar Aloo Spiced Potatoes Recipes

MASALEDAR ALOO (SPICED POTATOES)

Steps:

• Boil potatoes, leaving them very slightly on the firm side.
• Peel, cool and cut into 3/4" cubes.
• Sprinkle the cumin, coriander, cayenne, amchur, garam masala and chaat masala on the potatoes and mix well but gently.
• Add salt to taste, keeping in mind that some dry spices have their own saltiness. Do a taste test and mix gently.
• In a skillet, heat the oil on medium heat.
• Once the oil is hot, add in mustard seeds and allow them to pop.
• Add in the dry red chili, if using.
• Add in asafoetida, turmeric, curry leaves and green chillies in that order. Then add in the potatoes and mix gently, but thoroughly. Cook the potatoes till they are heated all the way through and further if you want them caramelized.
• Sprinkle on the lemon or lime juice and cilantro. Mix well.
• Serve as a side dish or as an appetizer.

ALOO MASALA (SPICED POTATOES)

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to boil over high. Once the water boils, add the potatoes. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes, then drain in a colander.
• In a heavy pot, heat the oil over medium. Add the urad dal, cumin and mustard seeds, and fry until cumin seeds are browned and dal is crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the cashews, chile and ginger, and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the onion, salt and turmeric, and lower the heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and tender but not browned, about 5 minutes.
• Tip the cooked potatoes, half the cilantro and 1/4 cup water into the pot, and stir well to coat. As you stir, let some of the potato get mashed. If the mixture seems dry, add a splash more of water. Cook over low, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are heated through, about 5 minutes, then season to taste with salt. Scrape into a serving dish; top with a generous squeeze of lemon and the remaining cilantro.