How long does Aloo Sheddo take?

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

How many people does Aloo Sheddo serve?

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

Is Aloo Sheddo vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Aloo Sheddo 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 Sheddo?

600 grams Potato, 75 grams Onion, 10 grams Green Chilli, 15 grams Coriander Leaves, 1500 ml Water, ½ tsp Salt, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Aloo Sheddo?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Aloo Sheddo?

About 156 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Aloo Sheddo

Name: Aloo Sheddo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Bengali
Ingredients: 600 grams Potato; 75 grams Onion, Finely Chopped; 10 grams Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 15 grams Coriander Leaves; 1500 ml Water, For Boiling; ½ tsp Salt; 2 tsp Mustard Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Oil

35 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

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4 steps, one at a time. Big words for every step, and a timer where a step waits.

Also known as alu sedho, aloo bhorta, alu makha · Veg · Dry sides

Dry sides Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free Low fat

Aloo Sheddo made with boiled potato, onion, green chilli and mustard oil. A medium-spicy Bengali main course for 4, ready in about 35 minutes.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

7 items

4 people

Potato600 grams
Onion, Finely Chopped75 grams
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped10 grams
Coriander Leaves15 grams
Water, For Boiling1500 ml
Salt½ tsp
Mustard Oil2½ tsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	156kcal	624kcal
Protein	3.4g	14g
Carbohydrate	28g	112g
Fat	3.5g	14g
Fibre	3.8g	15g
Sugar	2.2g	8.8g

Method

1
Get ready by washing the potatoes well. Finely chop the onion, green chilli and coriander leaves.
PotatoOnionGreen ChilliCoriander Leaves
2
Boil the potatoes in a saucepan with the water on medium flame for 20 to 22 minutes, until a knife goes through the centre easily.
Water
3
Drain the potatoes and peel them while still hot. Put them in a wide bowl with salt, mustard oil, onion, green chilli and coriander leaves. Mash for 3 minutes until the onion and chilli are spread evenly through the potato.
SaltMustard Oil
4
Drizzle the remaining mustard oil over the mash and mix once. Serve hot with rice and dal.
Mustard Oil

Before you start

How long does Aloo Sheddo take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Aloo Sheddo serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Aloo Sheddo vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Aloo Sheddo 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 Sheddo?: 600 grams Potato, 75 grams Onion, 10 grams Green Chilli, 15 grams Coriander Leaves, 1500 ml Water, ½ tsp Salt, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Aloo Sheddo?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Aloo Sheddo?: About 156 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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