Chhattisgarhi Aloo Sabzi

Chhattisgarhi Aloo Sabzi

Chhattisgarhi Aloo Sabzi

Veg Vegan

Simple potato curry — potatoes cooked in a light mustard oil and cumin base with tomato and dried red chilli, without onion in the simplest preparations. Eaten alongside dal and rice as the vegetable element of the daily meal.

Cuisines

Chhattisgarhi

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

3 medium potatoes
2 tablespoons mustard oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 pinch asafoetida
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh coriander leaves, chopped
salt to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel and cube the potatoes, then set them aside.
  2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat until it begins to smoke lightly.
  3. 3 Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
  4. 4 Add a pinch of asafoetida, then add the chopped onions. Sauté until onions are golden brown.
  5. 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft and the oil separates.
  6. 6 Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt to taste. Mix well.
  7. 7 Add the cubed potatoes and mix until they are well-coated with the spices.
  8. 8 Pour in the water, cover the pan, and let it simmer until the potatoes are cooked through.
  9. 9 Once the potatoes are tender, sprinkle garam masala and mix well.
  10. 10 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, cook the sabzi on low heat for a longer time to allow the spices to fully infuse the potatoes.