broken potatoes with spices - aloo ka bhurta

Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

From Indian Lowfat Cooking by Roshi Razzaq.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For broken potatoes with spices - aloo ka bhurta

  • 3/4 lb
    potatoes
  • 2 Tbsp
    oil
  • 1/2 c
    chopped onion
  • 1/2 tsp
    cumin seed
  • 2
    whole dried chiles, broken
  • 1/4 tsp
    turmeric
  • 1/3 c
    tomato, chopped
  • 1
    whole green chili pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 3 Tbsp
    cilantro leaves, chopped

How To Make broken potatoes with spices - aloo ka bhurta

  • 1
    Boil the potatoes in their skins and leave them to cool. Then peel and break them into a lumpy mash. If preferred, peel potatoes first and then boil.
  • 2
    Heat the oil in a medium sized heavy bottomed saucepan and add the onion, cumin seeds, and whole dried chilies, breaking them into the pan. Fry until the onions turn a rich, golden brown.
  • 3
    Add the mashed potato.
  • 4
    Sprinkle in, and mix well after each addition, the turmeric, tomato, green chili, and salt.
  • 5
    Blend in 3/4 to 1 cup of water and leave the mixture to cook over a low heat until it begins to bubble.
  • 6
    Add half the cilantro leaves, stir, and cook for another 30 seconds.
  • 7
    Garnish the dish with the remaining cilantro leaves.

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