ALOO MASALA (SPICED POTATOES)
A little bowl of simply spiced half-mashed potatoes and onion, glistening with fat, is a standard side dish at bustling restaurants that serve dosas. It's also one of the best vegetable dishes - inexpensive, quick and delicious - to add to your repertoire as a home cook. The key to these potatoes is water, not fat. Overcooking them just slightly ensures that they're tender, and that they hold enough moisture so when you drop them into the hot pan, they break up and meld into the sautéed onion mix, becoming almost indistinguishable from it. Though aloo masala is great with a hot dosa, it's a versatile dish that can also work as a side with other meals.
Provided by Tejal Rao
Categories dinner, quick, vegetables, side dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to boil over high. Once the water boils, add the potatoes. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes, then drain in a colander.
- In a heavy pot, heat the oil over medium. Add the urad dal, cumin and mustard seeds, and fry until cumin seeds are browned and dal is crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the cashews, chile and ginger, and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the onion, salt and turmeric, and lower the heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and tender but not browned, about 5 minutes.
- Tip the cooked potatoes, half the cilantro and 1/4 cup water into the pot, and stir well to coat. As you stir, let some of the potato get mashed. If the mixture seems dry, add a splash more of water. Cook over low, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are heated through, about 5 minutes, then season to taste with salt. Scrape into a serving dish; top with a generous squeeze of lemon and the remaining cilantro.
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Md Waj Uddin Raj
[email protected]This aloo masala recipe is a great way to spice up your weeknight dinners. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. The potatoes are soft and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Man Sandhu
[email protected]This aloo masala recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, the ingredients are readily available, and the results are delicious. The potatoes are soft and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Tanya Hancox
[email protected]I love this aloo masala recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The potatoes are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!
Krista Marion
[email protected]This was my first time making aloo masala and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The potatoes were soft and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Chelynn Mason
[email protected]I've made this aloo masala recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The potatoes are always perfectly cooked and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!
danuja Dewmini
[email protected]This aloo masala recipe is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. The potatoes are soft and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I served this dish with rice and it was a hit with my family.