Broken Potatoes With Spices - Aloo Ka Bhurta |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From Indian Lowfat Cooking by Roshi Razzaq. Ingredients:
3/4 lb potato |
2 tablespoons oil |
1/2 cup chopped onion |
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed |
2 whole dried chilies, broken (to 3) |
1/4 teaspoon turmeric |
1/3 cup tomato, chopped |
1 whole green chili pepper, chopped |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
3 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped |
Directions:
1. Boil the potatoes in their skins and leave them to cool.
2. Then peel and break them into a lumpy mash.
3. If preferred, peel potatoes first and then boil.
4. Heat the oil in a medium sized heavy bottomed saucepan and add the onion, cumin seeds, and whole dried chilies, breaking them into the pan.
5. Fry until the onions turn a rich, golden brown.
6. Add the mashed potato.
7. Sprinkle in, and mix well after each addition, the turmeric, tomato, green chili, and salt.
8. Blend in 3/4 to 1 cup of water and leave the mixture to cook over a low heat until it begins to bubble.
9. Add half the cilantro leaves, stir, and cook for another 30 seconds.
10. Garnish the dish with the remaining cilantro leaves.
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