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