KUTCHI ALOO RECIPE
I chose the recipe which is almost “forgotten recipe” recipes now a days. The recipe is originally from Kutch,Gujrat and called Kutchi aloo ( potatoes in kutchi style). This is very simple and easy recipe. I don't know why it is just forgotten. Traditionally the recipe was made on Old-classic gas stove i.e. Chula and because of this chula, recipe got an exotic smokey flavor which make this simple dish dramatic.It has also a unique flavor of asafoetida(hing). However, I made this recipe on regular gas stove. It requires boil potatoes and onions as a main ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
- Potato boiled – 2 medium size
- Salt – to taste
- Onion- 1 medium size
- Red chili powder – 1 tsp
- Turmeric Powder – a pinch
- Oil -1 tsp
- Cumins – ¼ tsp
- Mustard seeds – ¼ tsp
- Asafoetida- ½ tsp
- Lemon juice – ¼ tsp
- Garam Masala – a pinch [optional]
- Coriander leaves – for garnishing
If you don't have potatoes ready then first pressure cook them for 7-8 mins on medium flame.
Dice onions and boiled potatoes.
Heat Oil in pan.
Add Mustard Seeds and Cumin seeds. When they crackle Add asafoetida.
Add onions and saute them for 2 min.
Add potatoes, Salt, red chili powder,turmeric powder and garam masala.
Mix them well.
Now, Cook them on high flame for 2-3 min so that you can get burnt flavor. Simmer them in-
between if required.
Sprinkle some fresh coriander and squeeze lemon juice on the top.
Serve hot with Bajra roti and onions.