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Aloo Puri Wale

Aloo Puri Wale

Gently mashed potatoes in a fenugreek-scented gravy — the classic UP breakfast companion to hot, puffed puris straight off the tawa.

Serves 5
Time: 30 minutes
Vegetarian
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Ingredients

  • 500 g potatoes
  • 1 medium onion, chopped or grated
  • ½ tsp fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
  • ½ tsp kasuri methi, lightly toasted (optional)
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • tsp garam masala powder
  • ¼ tsp mango powder (optional)
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup water (200 ml)

Method

  1. Boil, peel, and mash the potatoes. Lightly toast the kasuri methi in a dry pan and set aside.

  2. Heat oil. Add fenugreek seeds and fry for a few seconds. Add chopped onions and fry until transparent.

  3. Add coriander powder, turmeric, and red chilli with 2 tsp water. Fry until oil separates.

  4. Add mashed potatoes, water, and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes.

  5. Turn off the heat. Add toasted kasuri methi. Adjust seasoning before serving.

Serving: Best with hot puris. Also works beautifully with paratha or poured over plain rice.