ALOO MASALA (SPICED POTATOES)
A little bowl of simply spiced half-mashed potatoes and onion, glistening with fat, is a standard side dish at bustling restaurants that serve dosas. It's also one of the best vegetable dishes - inexpensive, quick and delicious - to add to your repertoire as a home cook. The key to these potatoes is water, not fat. Overcooking them just slightly ensures that they're tender, and that they hold enough moisture so when you drop them into the hot pan, they break up and meld into the sautéed onion mix, becoming almost indistinguishable from it. Though aloo masala is great with a hot dosa, it's a versatile dish that can also work as a side with other meals.
Provided by Tejal Rao
Categories dinner, quick, vegetables, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
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Mercy Anyumba
[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe!
nazario fortanel
[email protected]This dish is so flavorful and satisfying.
Zanjbeel Rajpoot
[email protected]I can't wait to make this dish again!
scott hollis
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any potato lover.
Alinaitwe Nicholas
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my favorite ways to cook potatoes.
Imane Mamri
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Sinhle Manasi
[email protected]I love that this recipe can be made with pantry staples. It's a great way to use up what you have on hand.
zhynaia khey
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Manuel Wesley
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of potatoes, but this dish was amazing. The spices really made the potatoes flavorful.
Rmf God
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover potatoes.
Cali Ansari
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the flavor.
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[email protected]This dish was easy to make and so delicious. I highly recommend it!
Adi Douglas
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's now my go-to for aloo masala.
Zay Bozo
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
DODO KURDSH
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the flavor and the potatoes were so tender.
Tshiamo Gebashe
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the spices were flavorful without being overpowering.