Achaari Aloo
Sarika Gunjal
Achaari Aloo, potatoes in tangy, spicy pickling spices.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 12 minutes mins
Total Time 32 minutes mins
- 6-8 medium sized potatoes
- 1 large onion cubed
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 2 whole dry red chilies
- salt to taste
- 1-2 green chilies chopped
- 1-2 tsp achaari masala used homemade
- ¾ tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¾ tsp red chili powder
- ½ tsp paprika powder
- 2 tbsp yogurt
Boil the potatoes, don't over boil so they become mushy. Drain and set them aside to cool down. Peel them and cut it into cubes.
In a kadhai, add oil and heat it up. Add mustard seeds and whole red chilies and let it splutter. Then add cubes onions. Sauté for a couple of minutes until translucent.
Then add the potatoes, green chilies along with all the spices and mix well. Cover it for a couple of minutes. Now add yogurt and mix it well. Cover it again. Let the flavors marry.
These flavorful Achaari Aloo are ready in a jiffy to be served with a paratha, puri or chapati per your choice. I enjoyed it with masoor dal and chaawal.