Aloo Dahi


Ingredients

  • 500gm aloo (potatoes) boiled and peeled
  • 1 tbsp ginger-finely sliced
  • a pinch asafoetida
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 cup yogurt (curd)
  • 3-4 green chillies
  • 2 tbsp clarified butter
  • 1 tbsp coriander leaves-chopped

How to make Aloo Dahi :

  • Break the aloo (potatoes), by holding each in the palm of your hand and closing the fist. Keep these unevenly broken potatoes aside until further use.
  • Heat the ghee, add cumin and asafoetida. When the cumin splutters, add ginger and sauté till slightly fried.
  • Lower the flame, add yogurt 1 tbsp at a time, stirring vigorously until all of it is well blended.
  • Add garam masala, coriander, salt, turmeric and chilli powder. Stir a few times until well mixed, add potatoes and green chillies, turn around over high heat, until they look slightly fried.
  • Add about 2 cups water, bring the mixture to a boil, and then simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes.
  • Serve aloo dahi wale hot, garnished with coriander leaves.