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Aloo palda (potatoes in yoghurt gravy)

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A super easy and yummy potatoes curry made with yoghurt, from Himachal Pradesh
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Himachal Pradesh, Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium potatoes par boiled & cut in wedges
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1 small tomato finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds crushed
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds crushed
  • 1 tsp carom seeds ajwain
  • 1 cup yoghurt whisked
  • 2-3 chilis chopped
  • 2 tbsp coriander leaves chopped
  • 1 tbsp mustard oil
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • salt to taste

Equipment

  • Shallow cooking pot

Method
 

  1. Heat the mustard oil until it become pale and add the whole spices
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  2. When they turn fragrant add in the onions with some salt
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  3. Once they are soft and translucent, add the tomato
  4. When they turn mushy, put the potatoes in and mix well
  5. Add about ½ cup water, salt to taste, cover and cook until completely done
  6. Remove from flame and let this come to room temperature
  7. When it cools down, add in the whisked yoghurt and mix gently
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  8. Sprinkle the coriander leaves. You may warm the palda just before serving
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  9. And serve the aloo palda (potatoes in yoghurt gravy) with some steamed rice or rotis! Enjoy
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Notes

  • You can use any regular cooking oil or ghee instead of mustard oil as well
  • tbsp - tablespoon
  • tsp - teaspoon