Aloo Puri Wale
Gently mashed potatoes in a fenugreek-scented gravy — the classic UP breakfast companion to hot, puffed puris straight off the tawa.
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5 servings
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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
- ⅙ tsp garam masala powder
- ¼ tsp mango powder (optional)
- 2 tbsp oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup water (200 ml)
Method
Boil, peel, and mash the potatoes. Lightly toast the kasuri methi in a dry pan and set aside.
Heat oil. Add fenugreek seeds and fry for a few seconds. Add chopped onions and fry until transparent.
Add coriander powder, turmeric, and red chilli with 2 tsp water. Fry until oil separates.
Add mashed potatoes, water, and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes.
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.