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Aloo Rasedar

Aloo Rasedar is prepared in a tomato ginger gravy. It's perfect for when you're observing a fast.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 people
Author: Nisha Kapur

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp carom seeds ajwain
  • 1/8 tsp asafoetida hing (use GF for gluten-free option)
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp fennel seeds saunf
  • 3 plum tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 inch ginger
  • 1 green chili
  • 3 potatoes boiled
  • salt to taste
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp mango powder amchur
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • small handful fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

  • Boil the potatoes in an Instant Pot. Add 1 cup of water and 3 potatoes. Cook for 12 minutes on High Pressure and Natural Release for 10 minutes or more.
  • Once boiled, cut the tomatoes into 1 inch cubes.
  • In a food processor, blend the tomatoes, ginger, and green chilies.
  • Set aside your spices.
  • Heat up an enameled castiron pan on medium heat, once hot, add oil, after about 10 seconds, add the spices and saute for 30 seconds or so.
  • Add the blended tomatoes, stir through, and cook for a couple minutes.
  • Lower heat to low-medium, cover pan with a lid, and cook the tomatoes down for 8 minutes.
  • This is what you should have... the tomatoes should have a paste-like consistency.
  • Add the potatoes. Stir well for a couple of minutes so they're well coated.
  • Add water.
  • Cover with a lid and cook for 10 minutes on low-medium heat.
  • This is what you should have.
  • Add garam masala and mango (amchoor powder).
  • Add fresh cilantro leaves and mash a few potatoes to help thicken the gravy.

Enjoy with roti/poori/naan!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 814mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 437IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg