Alu Ngampe

Alu Ngampe

Alu Ngampe

Veg Vegan

A simple yet flavorful dish of potatoes and roasted barley flour, offering a unique taste and texture.

Cuisines

Ladakhi

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

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

Ingredients

3 medium potatoes
1 cup wheat flour
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons mustard oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel and cut the potatoes into small cubes.
  2. 2 In a bowl, mix wheat flour with 1 cup of water and a teaspoon of salt to form a smooth batter.
  3. 3 Heat mustard oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
  4. 4 Once the cumin seeds splutter, add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
  5. 5 Add the potato cubes to the pan and stir well.
  6. 6 Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to taste over the potatoes.
  7. 7 Pour the wheat flour batter into the pan and mix well with the potatoes.
  8. 8 Add 1 cup of water to the pan and bring it to a boil.
  9. 9 Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are cooked through and the sauce thickens.
  10. 10 Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) when adding cumin seeds.