Easy Aaloo ki Tarkaari recipe

Easy Aaloo ki Tarkaari

by Atlas Burni (@biryaniites)
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
35min

A simple and flavorful potato curry, perfect to serve with puri, paratha, or kachori.

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl)
  • 1/2kg
    boiled potatoes, cubed
  • 1/4cup
    oil
  • 1tsp
    zeera (cumin seeds)
  • 1tsp
    rai (mustard seeds)
  • 1/2tsp
    kalongi (nigella seeds)
  • 1/3tsp
    methi dana (fenugreek seeds)
  • 1piece
    tomato, pureed
  • 1tsp
    chilli flakes
  • 1/3tsp
    haldi (turmeric)
  • salt to taste
  • black salt to taste
  • 1tsp
    coriander seed, crushed
  • 1
    green chilli, sliced
  • 1tbsp
    coriander leaves
  • 1/3tsp
    ajwain (carom seeds)

How to make Easy Aaloo ki Tarkaari

  1. Heat oil in a pan and add zeera, rai, kalongi, and methi dana. Allow them to sputter.

  2. Pour in the tomato puree and mix well. Add chilli flakes, haldi, salt, black salt, and crushed coriander. Mix until the oil separates.

  3. Add the cubed potatoes and mix well. Mash half of the potatoes with a spoon.

  4. Add 2 cups of water or as required. Mix and let it boil, then cover and cook on low flame for 10 minutes.

  5. Open the lid and add green chilli, coriander leaves, and ajwain. Continue cooking for 4 minutes.

Tips & Tricks

  1. You may add achaar into the curry or serve it on the side.

  2. This dish pairs well with puri, paratha, or kachori.