MASALEDAR ALOO (SPICED POTATOES)

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This wonderful looking potato dish comes from Hetal and Anuja at showmethecurry.com. I LOVE their videos and have learned so much from watching them. This recipe has yet to be tried in our house, but it won't be long now as I'm always making various potato dishes - my favorite food! I've sort of sectioned off the ingredients for my own eyeballs to better follow the recipe because sometimes my brain jumbles what I'm seeing, then the anxiety meter gets pegged, THEN I give up cooking and go get 2 JitB tacos!

Provided by Sandi From CA

Categories     Potato

Time 40m

Yield 6 approximately

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/2 lbs potatoes
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 pinch cayenne (optional)
1/2 teaspoon amchur (aka dry mango powder)
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon chat masala
salt, to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
2 dried red chilies (optional)
4 fresh curry leaves (coarsely chopped if fresh, crushed if dried) or 1 teaspoon dried curry leaves (coarsely chopped if fresh, crushed if dried)
1/8 teaspoon asafoetida powder (aka hing)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
green chili, finely chopped (optional)
1 tablespoon lemon juice or 1 tablespoon lime juice
1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes, leaving them very slightly on the firm side.
  • Peel, cool and cut into 3/4" cubes.
  • Sprinkle the cumin, coriander, cayenne, amchur, garam masala and chaat masala on the potatoes and mix well but gently.
  • Add salt to taste, keeping in mind that some dry spices have their own saltiness. Do a taste test and mix gently.
  • In a skillet, heat the oil on medium heat.
  • Once the oil is hot, add in mustard seeds and allow them to pop.
  • Add in the dry red chili, if using.
  • Add in asafoetida, turmeric, curry leaves and green chillies in that order. Then add in the potatoes and mix gently, but thoroughly. Cook the potatoes till they are heated all the way through and further if you want them caramelized.
  • Sprinkle on the lemon or lime juice and cilantro. Mix well.
  • Serve as a side dish or as an appetizer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.3, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 14.4, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 4.1

Md Shaon Islam
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This is a delicious and versatile dish. I've served it as a side dish, a main course, and even as a snack.


Dounia Queen
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover potatoes. I often make it after a holiday meal.


Rain A
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Harun Rashid65
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This is one of my favorite recipes to make when I'm having guests over. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mehmood tareen
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I love the flavors in this dish. The potatoes are so flavorful and the spices are perfect.


M Shakil sf
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. I often make it when I'm short on time.


Nawazali Sheikh
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. I love the way the potatoes get crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.


Tanikea Brown
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I'm not a big fan of potatoes, but this recipe changed my mind. The spices really make the dish.


Jane Jeff
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This is one of my favorite potato recipes. It's so simple to make, but the flavors are amazing.


MST. MAYASHRAFIYA
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the spices were just right. I will definitely be making this again.


Rostom Tech
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Masaledar Aloo is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The potatoes are crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, and the spices give them a wonderful flavor.