Tandoori Aloo

Submitted by Shinjini Ghatak Aug 16, 2013 No comments 10,079 views 0 fav

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Baby potatoes tossed in a spicy mixture of Indian spices

Prep time 10 mins

Cook time 20 mins

Serves 2

CuisinePunjabi

CourseSide Dish

DifficultyEasy

DietaryVegetarian

Main Ingredients Potato

Tandoori Aloo is a popular Punjabi dish served as a side dish. This dish includes baby potatoes and a variety of spices which is cooked to coat the potatoes in a thick and tangy spice mixture. This recipe is quick and easy and can be cooked just before serving it to your guests.

Ingredients

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1 ½ cup baby potatoes boiled and peeled
1 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
a pinch of garam masala powder
5 dried red chillies
salt to taste
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp fresh cream

Tandoori Aloo Ingredients

Steps

With a little water, blend the dried chillies into a smooth paste.
With this mix the salt, coriander powder, cumin powder and ginger garlic paste.
Mix to form a smooth paste. Add little water if required. Keep it aside.
In a frying pan heat 1 tbsp oil.
Add the dried fenugreek leaves and sauté for a while.
In this add the spice paste and fry for 3-4 minutes on a low heat till the water dries up and the spice is Fried.
Add a little water and mix well.
Add the boiled potatoes and toss till its coated.
Cook till the water evaporated and the spices are evenly coated on the potatoes.
Sprinkle the garam masala and cream. Adjust the salt. Mix well.