Monday, June 14, 2010

Aachari Aaloo

Ingredients:
  • Mustard oil: 2 Tbsp (Mustard oil gives the unique pungency characteristic of a mango pickle.)
  • Panch Poran
    • Cumin Seeds: 1/2 tsp
    • Mustard Seeds: 1/2 tsp
    • Fennel Seeds: 1/2 tsp
    • Fenugreek Seeds: 1/2 tsp
    • Kolonji Seeds: 1/2 tsp
  • Chopped Onions: 1 Cup
  • Garlic: 4 cloves(finely chopped)
  • Ginger: ½ Inch(finely chopped)
  • Green Chilli: 3 (sliced in half vertically)
  • Potatoes: 2 (cubed)
  • Amchoor (Mango powder): ¼ tsp
  • Kasoori Methi (Dried Fenugreek leafs): 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder: ¼ teaspoon
  • Crushed Red pepper: ½ teaspoon (Crushed peppers have whole seeds. This is not same as chili powder.)
  • Salt: According to taste
  • Water: 1 cup 
  • Corianders leaves: 1 tbsp(chopped finely) for garnishing 
Method:
  • Heat mustard oil in a heavy bottom pan till it starts to smoke.
  • Add the Panch Poran.(Cumin seeds, Mustard Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Fenugreek Seeds, Kolonji Seeds)
  • Let them splutter completely.
  • Add chopped onions and salt. Saute till edges start to turn brown.
  • Add Garlic, Ginger, and Green Chilli. Saute for about 1 minutes
  • Add potatoes. Saute for about 4 minutes till potatoes start to turn brown.
  • Add remaining ingredients except water. Saute another 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add water. Bring to a boil. Cover and turn down heat.
  • Cook covered about 10 minutes or till potatoes or tender.
  • Finally garnish it with chopped cilantro leaves and enjoy hot.

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