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Aloo Bhuna

Aloo Bhuna

  • 55 min
  • medium
  • Serves 6

Prep 25 min · Cook 30 min

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7 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 bhuna aloo · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Dry sides

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

Good for: Party

Ingredients

25 items

6 people
  • Cumin1 tsp
  • Coriander Seeds1 tbsp
  • Black Peppercorns1 tbsp
  • Black Cardamom1
  • Green Cardamom6
  • Cloves5
  • Kashmiri Dry Red Chilli5
  • Besan Flour1½ tbsp
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Green Chilli, Slit2
  • Ajwain¼ tsp
  • Oil1½ tbsp
  • Bay Leaves1
  • Black Peppercorns9
  • Onion, Finely Chopped3
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
  • Tomato, Finely Chopped2
  • Beaten Curd2 tbsp
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • Salt2 tsp
  • Baby Potatoes750 grams
  • Water1½ cup
  • Coriander Leaves, Chopped1 tbsp
  • Coriander Leaves, Finely ChoppedFor garnish

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 6 people
Energy222kcal1332kcal
Protein4.9g29g
Carbohydrate35g209g
Fat8g48g
Fibre6.9g41g
Sugar4.6g28g

Cookd masalas for baby potatoes

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

    CuminCoriander SeedsBlack PeppercornsBlack CardamomGreen CardamomClovesKashmiri Dry Red Chilli

  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 FlourGheeGreen ChilliAjwain

  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.

    OilBay LeavesBlack PeppercornsGreen CardamomOnion

  4. 4

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

    Coriander PowderTurmeric PowderTomato

  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, 1 Black Cardamom, 5 Green Cardamom, 5 Cloves, 5 Kashmiri Dry Red Chilli, 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 222 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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