Indian spiced mashed potato
Indian mashed potato, commonly known as "Aloo Bharta" in hindi or “potato podimas" in tamil, is a comforting dish that finds its place in the heart of Indian cuisine.
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 207.5kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 Potato Medium Sized
- 1/2 Cup Onion Chopped finely
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1/2 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon Channa Dal
- 3 Tablespoon Grated Coconut
- 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
- Curry Leaves Few
- Cilantro Few
- 2 teaspoon Oil
- Salt - As required
Instructions
- Pressure cook potatoes 3 or 4 whistles. Alternatively, you can cook potatoes in an Instant Pot for 10 minutes. Then the pressure is released naturally.
- Peel the skin and mash it coarsely.
- Heat oil in a pan. Crackle mustard seeds.
- Add channa dal. When it turns golden, add finely chopped onions and curry leaves.
- When the onion turns translucent, add ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell goes. Then add turmeric powder and red chili powder.
- Add mashed potatoes and saute till the spices are coated well.
- Add the required salt and grated coconut.
- Switch it off.
- Serve along with rice and your favorite curry.
Notes
- Adjust spice according to your taste.
- Instead of red chili powder, you can add chopped green chili or dry red chili.
Nutrition
Serving: 1person | Calories: 207.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.5g | Protein: 5.8g | Fat: 5.5g