Aloo Besan Sabji

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Heat mustard oil in a pan.
  2. 2Add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and asafoetida to the hot oil.
  3. 3Add diced potatoes to the pan.
  4. 4Sauté the potatoes on high flame until the outer surface is well shallow-fried.
  5. 5Season with a little salt.
  6. 6After 3-4 minutes, add green chilies, turmeric powder, and red chili powder.
  7. 7Sauté on low flame, then cover and cook.
  8. 8While potatoes are cooking, prepare the special masala: add cumin, whole coriander, black pepper, dry red chili, peanuts, and gram flour to a grinder.
  9. 9Grind all ingredients to a fine powder.
  10. 10After 3-4 minutes, remove the lid from the potatoes.
  11. 11Add the prepared masala (besan mixture) to the potatoes.
  12. 12Sauté on medium flame until the gram flour is well roasted and aromatic.
  13. 13Add fresh green coriander and mix well.
  14. 14Serve the Aloo Besan sabji.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Mustard oil
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 10 leaves Curry leaves
  • 1 tsp Asafoetida
  • Potatoes
  • Salt
  • 2 Green chili
  • 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Red chili powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Whole coriander
  • 5 grains Black pepper
  • 4 Dry red chili
  • 1 tbsp Peanut
  • 2 tbsp Gram flour
  • Green coriander
  • Lemon juice

Equipment

PanSpatulaLidGrinder

Tips

  • Sauté potatoes on high flame until thoroughly shallow-fried.
  • Cook on low flame after adding spices and covering the pan.
  • Roast the gram flour mixture until it gives off a pleasant aroma, indicating it's cooked.
  • Add lemon juice optionally for extra tanginess.