Bombay Aloo

Directions

  1. 1Heat olive oil (or vegetable oil) in a pan.
  2. 2Add two medium diced onions and four bay leaves.
  3. 3Simmer gently until the onions are nice, soft, and golden brown.
  4. 4Once onions are golden, add one tablespoon of ginger and garlic paste and mix well until cooked through.
  5. 5Add a full cup of tomato passata and mix thoroughly.
  6. 6Throw in all of your spices and combine the masala.
  7. 7Let the masala cook through for a couple of minutes.
  8. 8Add chillies (as many as desired for a kick).
  9. 9Immediately add the eight medium-sized red potatoes that have been peeled and deep-fried.
  10. 10Coat the potatoes in all of the masala.
  11. 11Pour in about 200 ml of water to loosen the masala and create a sauce.
  12. 12Pop the lid on and let it simmer for about five minutes.
  13. 13Stir in a ton of coriander right at the end.
  14. 14Serve with roti as a main dish.

Ingredients

  • olive oil
  • 2 medium diced onions
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon ginger and garlic paste
  • 1 cup tomato passata
  • spices
  • 8 medium-sized red potatoes, peeled and deep-fried
  • chillies
  • 200 ml water
  • coriander

Equipment

pan

Tips

  • Pre-cook the potatoes by deep-frying them for a different flavor and faster cooking time.
  • Use extra onions to add sweetness and cut through the tanginess of the tomato, eliminating the need for added sugar.