Monday, March 7, 2011

Masala Aloo!!!



Last friday, my friends and I went to an Indian restaurant for dinner and we happened to order masala aloo from their menu. It tasted heavenly with roti. I decided to try it for weekend lunch at home. I tried giving my own twist to it and it came out delicious.


You will need:


3 medium sized potatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp mango powder
1/4 tsp asafoetida powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp red chilli flakes
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
salt to taste

Method:

Dice the potatoes into small cubes with the skin intact and keep them aside.

Heat oil in pan. To this add cumin seeds and asafoetida powder. Lower the flame and add coriander powder, cumin powder, mango powder and saute it well. Add the diced potatoes and mix well. Now add turmeric powder, chilli powder, chilli flakes and fennel seeds and saute it well. Add salt to taste and mix well. Sprinkle some water and cover the lid and cook for 10 minutes. Keep sprinkling water to avoid the potatoes from getting burnt. Once the potatoes become tender , remove from the stove and serve hot.

Masala aloo is ready to be relished . It goes well as a side dish with rice and also with roti.!!!

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