How long does Achari Aloo take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Achari Aloo serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Achari Aloo vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Achari Aloo spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Achari Aloo?

100 grams Potato, 1 tbsp Mustard Oil, 1 tsp Dry Mango Powder, 1 cup Curd, 1 Bay Leaves, 3 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Achari Aloo?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Achari Aloo?

About 159 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Achari Aloo

Name: Achari Aloo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 1 cup Curd; 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Dry Mango Powder; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tbsp Mustard Oil; 1 Bay Leaves; 3 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tsp Cumin; 100 grams Potato, Boiled; 1 tsp Asafoetida; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder

25 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as achari alu · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Dry sides

Curries & Gravies Dry sides

Achari aloo: potatoes cooked in mustard oil with dry red chilli, then simmered in curd spiced with amchur. Mild, vegetarian, serves 3, 25 minutes, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

14 items

3 people

Curd1 cup
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tsp
Dry Mango Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Mustard Oil1 tbsp
Bay Leaves1
Dry Red Chilli3
Cumin1 tsp
Potato, Boiled100 grams
Asafoetida1 tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	159kcal	477kcal
Protein	4.8g	14g
Carbohydrate	17g	50g
Fat	9.2g	28g
Fibre	3.5g	11g
Sugar	4.8g	14g

Cookd masalas for potato

Method

1
Add all the ingredients for the mixture to the curd and whisk thoroughly.
CurdGinger Garlic PasteDry Mango PowderTurmeric PowderGaram Masala PowderCoriander Powder
2
In a hot pan, add oil and all the spices and let it cook for 30 seconds or until aromatic. Add the potatoes, asafoetida and salt to the pan, and let it cook for 5 minutes. Lower the flame to a simmer and add the curd mixture into the pan and mix it well.
Mustard OilBay LeavesDry Red ChilliCuminPotatoAsafoetida
3
Add coriander leaves and red chilli powder and mix thoroughly until combined. Cover and let the potatoes cook for 5 minutes on a medium flame or until the gravy thickens.
Coriander LeavesRed Chilli Powder

Before you start

How long does Achari Aloo take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Achari Aloo serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Achari Aloo vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Achari Aloo spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Achari Aloo?: 100 grams Potato, 1 tbsp Mustard Oil, 1 tsp Dry Mango Powder, 1 cup Curd, 1 Bay Leaves, 3 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Achari Aloo?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Achari Aloo?: About 159 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.