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Pahadi Aloo Ke Gutke | Spicy Potato Stir Fry

Pahadi Aloo Ke Gutke is a traditional and one of the most popular potato dish from the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand in India.
It is a simple potato fry recipe tossed with a blend of spices.
This is a vegan, beginner-friendly, nut-free, satvik ( no onion no garlic) recipe.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Boiling Potatoes 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Easy Dinner Recipes, Easy Lunch Recipes, Easy Tiffin Recipes, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For Masala Paste
  • 2 teaspoons Coriander Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 3 Green Chillies
  • 2 inch Ginger
  • 1/4th cup Coriander Leaves (Cilantro)
Making Pahadi Aloo
  • 6-7 Potatoes, boiled, peeled & cubed
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1/4th teaspoon Hing (asafoetida)
  • 2 Dry Red Chillies
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4th cup Water
  • 3 tablespoons Coriander Leaves (Cilantro)
  • 3-4 tablespoons Oil

Method
 

  1. Pressure cook potatoes, peel the skin and cut them into cubes.
  2. In a blender, add coriander seeds, cumin seeds, green chillies, ginger & coriander leaves. Blend it to a coarse paste. Do not add water.
  3. In a pan, heat oil. Once hot, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, hing, dry red chillies and blended masala paste.
  4. Saute the masala paste for a minute.
  5. Add kashmiri red chilli powder, turmeric powder and garam masala powder. Add water to prevent spices from burning.
  6. Mix well and saute till oil seperates from the masala.
  7. Add cubed potatoes and salt to taste. Mix well.
  8. Cover and cook potatoes for 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  9. Lastly, garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
  10. Pahadi Aloo Ke Gutke is ready to serve.
  11. Serve with poori or roti for meals or serve as a snack with tea or coffee.

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