Aloo Potala Rasa

Aloo Potala Rasa

Aloo Potala Rasa

Veg Vegan

A vegetarian curry made with potatoes and pointed gourd in a spiced tomato-based gravy, Aloo Potala Rasa is a staple in Odia households.

Cuisines

Odia

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Total: 45 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Potato 2 medium Potato , peeled and cubed
Pointed Gourd 6 medium Pointed Gourd
mustard oil 2 tablespoons Mustard oil
Panch Phoron 1 teaspoon Panch Phoron
Onion 1 medium Onion , finely chopped
ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
Tomato 1 medium Tomato , chopped
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
water 1 cup Water
salt Salt , to taste
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes.
  2. 2 Scrape the pointed gourd and cut into halves.
  3. 3 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke.
  4. 4 Add panch phoron and let it splutter.
  5. 5 Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  6. 6 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
  7. 7 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften.
  8. 8 Add turmeric, coriander, cumin, and red chili powders. Cook for another minute.
  9. 9 Add the potato and pointed gourd pieces. Mix well with the spices.
  10. 10 Add water and salt to taste. Stir well.
  11. 11 Cover and cook on low heat until the vegetables are tender and the gravy thickens.
  12. 12 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of garam masala at the end of cooking.