KARARE ALOO

I learnt this recipe from my mom. That yummy taste of karare aloo served with dal-chawal is just awesome. Karare Aloo is basically Small boiled potatoes stir fried with homemade aromatic spices. You can also serve this as snack.

SERVE 2

INGREDIENTS

• Small Boiled potatoes – 10
• Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
• Onion paste – 1 tsp
• Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tbsp
• Garam masala powder – ¼ tsp
• Rosted cumin seeds – ½ tsp
• Red chilli powder – ½ tsp
• Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
• Tomato – 1 (chopped)
• Mustard oil – 4 tbsp
• Salt to taste

METHOD

1. Boil the potatoes first.
2. Heat oil in a wok, add cumin seeds and let them crackle. Add boiled potatoes and salt.
3. Stir the potatoes. When potatoes turn golden brown. Take them out and keep aside.
4. In the same frying pan, add onion and ginger-garlic paste to the remaining oil.
5. Saute for two minutes add then roasted cumin powder, red chili powder and turmeric powder.
6. Saute for another two minutes then add tomatoes, salt and half a cup of water.
7. Add the fried potatoes and mix well. Cook on low flame for five to six minutes. Add coriander leaves and garam masala powder. Stir well.

Serve hot with roti or as a snacks.