Achari Aloo
Veg · Curries & Gravies, Dry sides
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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 itemsGaram Masala Powder1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Curd1 cup
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Dry Mango Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Mustard Oil1 tbsp
Bay Leaves1
Cumin1 tsp
Asafoetida1 tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Dry Red Chilli3
Potato, Boiled100 grams
Contains: milk, wheat.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 160kcal | 480kcal |
| Protein | 4.9g | 15g |
| Carbohydrate | 17g | 50g |
| Fat | 9.2g | 28g |
| Fibre | 3.6g | 11g |
| Sugar | 4.8g | 14g |
Cookd masalas for potato
Method
- 1
Add all the ingredients for the mixture to the curd and whisk thoroughly.
Garam Masala PowderCurdGinger Garlic PasteTurmeric PowderDry Mango 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 LeavesCuminAsafoetidaDry Red ChilliPotato
- 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.
Red Chilli PowderCoriander Leaves
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 160 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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