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Yogurt and Mustard Sauted Potatoes
This is the simplest recipes of all that I have prepared so far. It takes less than 3 minutes to prepare. Fried potatoes with a tangy and sour taste of mustard and yogurt. Both blend well to give the bland potatoes a tingling flavor. Ingredients: 4 medium size potatoes; halved and then sliced into long pieces, 1 tsp [...]
Continue reading...Aloo Methi (Potato Fenugreek Vegetable)
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
A simple yet delicious and not to forget healthy vegetable recipe. Potatoes and fenugreek flavored with cumin, garlic, chillies, onions and tomatoes. A recipe that does not take much cooking time and is ideal for all you working ladies to carry in your lunch boxes. Ingredients: (Serves 3-4) 1 bunch of methi (fenugreek) leaves; cleaned, washed and coarsely chopped, 2 [...]
Continue reading...Dum Aloo
Monday, November 3, 2008
I cooked this ‘Dum Aloo’ this Diwali and all of us just loved it. It is a simple and awesome recipe prepared from most common ingredients. Ingredients: 12 baby potatoes, 2 small onions, 1 large tomato; pureed, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp jeera powder, 3/4 tsp garam masala, 2 bay leaves (tejpatta), 2 cloves (laung), 3-4 peppercorns [...]
Continue reading...Tikha Chana Alu (Spicy Chickpeas and Potatoes)
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Ingredients: 250 gms red chana (red gram or chickpeas); soaked overnight. 3 large potatoes; boiled and diced, 1 tsp rai (mustard seeds), 1/4 tsp heeng (asafoetida), 2 tbsp red chilli powder, 1 1/2 tsp dhania-jeera (coriander-cumin) powder, Salt to taste, 1/2 tsp chaat masala, 2 tbsp tamarind paste, 1 small tomato chopped, 1 small onion chopped, Coriander leaves to garnish, Oil for frying. Method: Boil the chana with little salt [...]
Continue reading...Indian-style Potato Wedges
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Ingredients: 4-5 large potatoes, 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil, Salt to taste, 1 tsp red chilli powder or paprika, 1/2 tsp garam masala, 3/4 tsp dhania (coriander) powder, 1/2 tsp frshly ground black pepper. Method: Wash the potatoes and cut them into the wedges (with or without skin as per your choice). Place them in a bowl, then pour oil and add all the spices to [...]
Continue reading...Potato Filling
Friday, August 15, 2008
This filling is mostly used in samosas. But you can also use it in bread rolls, alu parathas, patties, etc. Ingredients: 3-4 large potatoes; boiled, peeled and mashed, 1 cup boiled green peas (mutter), 1 tsp finely chopped green chillies, 1 tsp finely chopped ginger, 1 tsp jeera (cumin seeds), 1/4 tsp heeng (asafoetida), 1/4 tsp amchur (dry mango) powder (optional), Salt and red [...]
Continue reading...Mint Baby Potatoes
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Ingredients: 5 Baby potatoes; boiled and peeled, 1 tbsp butter, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, Few sprigs of mint leaves; chopped, Salt to taste. Method: Melt butter in a pan, add turmeric powder, salt, potatoes and saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. When they turn nice golden then add mint leaves and mix. Remove from flame, transfer to serving plate.
Continue reading...Poatato Stuffing for Masala Dosa
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Ingredients: 5 potatoes; boiled, peeled and coarsely mashed, 2 large onions; cut into halves and sliced, 10-12 curry leaves, 1 1/2 tsp mustard seeds (rai), 1/2 tsp heeng (asafoetida), 4-5 green chillies; slit vertically, 3-4 inches ginger; peeled and finely chopped, 10-15 cloves garlic; finely chopped, Handful of cashew nuts; broken, A handful of green peas (optional), Salt to taste, 1/2 cup oil. Method: Heat oil in a kadhai; [...]
Continue reading...Drumsticks with Potatoes
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Ingredients: 4 drumsticks; washed, peeled and cut into 2″ pieces, 2 large potatoes; washed, peeled and cut into long pieces, 2 onions; halved and slices, 2 small tomatoes; halved and sliced, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1 tsp dhania (coriander) powder, Salt to taste, Oil for frying, Water, Chopped coriander leaves to garnish. Method: Heat oil in a kadhai (wok) add jeera, asafoetida and [...]
Continue reading...Potato Fingers
Monday, June 23, 2008
This is one of my favorite recipes. I usually prepare this when I am bored of preparing anything elaborate in my meal. Potatoes are always favorite, and since this recipe can be prepared in minutes you don’t have to wait much to pacify that hungry stomach. Ingredients: 3 potatoes, boiled and cut into finger size pieces, 2-3 tbsp [...]
Continue reading...Potatoes and Peanut Vegetable
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Ingredients: Potatoes-3(medium size,boiled and cubed) Peanuts-3 teaspoons(peeled and with skin off) Tomatoes-2(medium size) Whole red chillies-2-3 Mustard seeds-1 tsp Red chilli powder-1/4 tsp(or as much as you want the vegetable to be spicy) Coriander powder-2/3 tsp Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp Garam Masala-1/4 tsp Salt-according to taste Method: Boil the potatoes with skin on,till they are well cooked but not too much soft. Add oil in the pan and [...]
Continue reading...Bharle Batate / Bharwan Aloo (Stuffed Potatoes)
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Ingredients: 4-5 medium size potatoes, 1/2 cup freshly grated coconut, 2 green chillies, 2-3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 tsp roasted peanuts powdered, Salt to taste, A pinch of sugar, 1 tsp lime juice, 1 tsp rai ( mustard seeds), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp asafoetida, Oil. Method: Mix coconut, chillies, coriander leaves, roasted peanut powder, garlic, ginger, salt, sugar and lime juice [...]
Continue reading...Alu Gobi (Potato Cauliflower Vegetable)
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Ingredients: 3 cups cauliflower florets, 3 medium size potatoes, cut into 1″ cubes, 2 onions, sliced, 1 tomato, cut into long pieces, 2-3 tsp jeera(cumin seeds), 1 tsp asafoetida(heeng), 2 small green chillies, chopped finely, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, Salt to taste, 4 tbsp oil, Chopped coriander leaves to garnish. Method: Mix cauliflower florets and potatoes and boil for around 10mins. Drain and keep aside. In a kadhai, [...]
Continue reading...Alu Paratha
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Ingredients: Stuffing- 3-4 medium sized potatoes, 3 tsp jeera, Juice of 1/2 lemon, 1 green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped, 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped, 2-3 tsp garam masala (as per taste), Salt to taste Cover- 1 cup wheat flour, 1 cup maida(sieved wheat flour), 1 tbsp ghee or oil, Water. Method: Boil potatoes, peel them and mash them properly. In a bowl, put the mashed potatoes,add chopped [...]
Continue reading...Alu Fry (Fried Potatoes)
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Ingredients: 5-6 large potatoes, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilli powder, Salt to taste, Water, Oil for frying. Chopped coriander for garnishing. Method: Peel the potatoes and cut them into big pieces. (1 large potato = 12 pieces) Put these pieces in a kadhai, add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt and add water enough to cook the potatoes. Put the kadhai on [...]
Continue reading...Alu Methi
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup fresh methi leaves, cleaned, washed and coarsely chopped; 2-3 medium size potatoes; peeled and chopped, 1 small onion, diced, 1 tomato, chopped, 1/2 tsp jeera(cumin seeds), 2-3 whole dry red chilies, 1-2 cloves of garlic; crushed, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chili powder(or to taste), Salt To taste, 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil, Water. Method: Heat oil in pan, add jeera(cumin seeds) and dry [...]
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Friday, June 12, 2009
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