Bombay aloo recipe

Bombay Aloo recipe

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This Bombay aloo recipe is a delicious Indian dish that combines tender potatoes with aromatic spices for a flavorful and satisfying meal. The dish originates from the bustling streets of Mumbai, where it is a popular street food. It is a simple yet flavorful recipe that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. The combination of spices like cumin, turmeric, and garam masala gives this dish its distinct taste.

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Bombay aloo recipe details

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Ingredients

2 tbsp	vegetable oil or ghee
450 g	potatoes, peeled and cut into 2 – 4 cm chunks
2 medium	red chilies, seeded and finely chopped
1 large	onion, chopped
2 tsp	mustard seeds
1 tsp	ground cumin
1 tsp	fenugreek seeds
1 tsp	turmeric
8	curry leaves
1 tsp	garam masala
1 tbsp	chopped coriander
	salt, to taste

Instructions

Cook the potatoes in salted water, drain and set aside.

In a frying pan, dry roast the cumin, fenugreek, and chilies for one minute, before adding half of the oil and then the onion, stirring occasionally for 3-4 minutes, until a thick sauce is obtained.

In a fresh pan, heat the remainder of the oil and add the curry leaves and mustard seeds and fry for one minute before adding the sauce, the cooked potatoes and turmeric. Add a little salt. Add a little water to moisten and simmer for about 4 – 5 minutes, stirring every so often until the potatoes are just starting to dry. Stir in the coriander and simmer for a few more minutes, or until the liquid has evaporated.

Option:
Some Bombay Aloo recipes include tomato puree, sliced green pepper and garlic.

Preparation time:
ca. 15 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a