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Aloo Bhuna

Veg · Curries & Gravies, Dry sides

Curries & GraviesDry sidesGluten-free

Total55 min
Prep25 min
Cook30 min
Serves6
Per serving223 cal
Spicemedium

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Aloo Bhuna

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Aloo bhuna: baby potatoes in a curd and tomato gravy thickened with ghee-roasted besan. Medium-spicy, serves 6, 55 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

25 items
Cooking for6 servings
  • Green CardamomGreen Cardamom6
  • ClovesCloves5
  • Coriander SeedsCoriander Seeds1 tbsp
  • Besan FlourBesan Flour1.5 tbsp
  • AjwainAjwain¼ tsp
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil1.5 tbsp
  • Kashmiri Dry Red ChilliKashmiri Dry Red Chilli5
  • TomatoTomato, Finely Chopped2
  • Baby PotatoesBaby Potatoes750 grams
  • CuminCumin1 tsp
  • Black PeppercornsBlack Peppercorns1 tbsp
  • Black CardamomBlack Cardamom1
  • GheeGhee1 tbsp
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli, Slit2
  • Bay LeavesBay Leaves1
  • Black PeppercornsBlack Peppercorns9
  • OnionOnion, Finely Chopped3
  • Coriander PowderCoriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder¼ tsp
  • Beaten CurdBeaten Curd2 tbsp
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderKashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • SaltSalt2 tsp
  • WaterWater1.5 cup
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves, Chopped1 tbsp
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves, Finely ChoppedFor garnish

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 6. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 6
Energy223kcal1338kcal
Protein4.9g29g
Carbohydrate35g209g
Fat8g48g
Fibre6.9g41g
Sugar4.6g28g

Method

  1. 1

    For Masala: In a pan, add salt to taste, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, black cardamom, green cardamom, cloves, dry kashmiri red chillies and dry roast it on medium flame or until the spices turn fragrant. Grind into a fine powder. Keep it aside

    Green CardamomClovesCoriander SeedsKashmiri Dry Red ChilliCuminBlack PeppercornsBlack Cardamom

  2. 2

    For Gram Flour Mixture: In a pan, add ghee, once it's hot, add green chillies, gram flour and saute until the rawness is gone. Add carom seeds, prepared masala and mix well. Turn off the flame and keep aside for further use.

    Besan FlourAjwainGheeGreen Chilli

  3. 3

    For Aloo Bhuna: Heat a pan, add oil, add bay leaf, black peppercorns, green cardamom let it crackle. Add onion and saute until it turns light brown.

    Sunflower OilGreen CardamomBay LeavesBlack PeppercornsOnion

  4. 4

    Add coriander powder, turmeric powder and saute for a minute. Add tomato and cook for 2-3 minutes.

    TomatoCoriander PowderTurmeric Powder

  5. 5

    Add curd, Kashmiri red chili powder, salt to taste and mix well.

    Beaten CurdKashmiri Red Chilli PowderSalt

  6. 6

    Add baby potatoes, water and mix it well.

    Baby PotatoesWater

  7. 7

    Cover and cook for 10 minutes on a medium flame. Stirring occasionally. Once the potatoes are 80% cooked, add prepared gram flour mixture and mix till the gravy starts to thicken. Finish it with some coriander leaves and ghee, and transfer it to a serving bowl. Garnish it with coriander sprig and chili oil. Serve hot with roti.

    Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Aloo Bhuna take?
55 minutes from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Aloo Bhuna serve?
6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Aloo Bhuna vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Aloo Bhuna spicy?
It is medium: 2 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 Aloo Bhuna?
750 grams Baby Potatoes, 2 tbsp Beaten Curd, 5 Green Cardamom, 5 Cloves, 5 Kashmiri Dry Red Chilli, 2 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Aloo Bhuna?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Aloo Bhuna?
About 223 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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