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Achari Alloo

Ingredients : 1\2 kilogram potatoes , 1\2 cup oil , 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped , 1\4 cup water , 1\2 cup yogurt , 1\4 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi) , 1 teaspoon salt , 1 teaspoon chilli powder , 1\2 teaspoon nigella seeds (kalonji) , 1 level teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi dane) , 1 level teaspoon mustard seeds (rai or sarson) , 3-4 green chilies fine chopped.

Instructions : 1. Boil the potatoes with their skin until they are tender but still retain their shape, peel and cut into small cubes. 2. Heat oil in a heavy skillet and sauté onions till light brown. 3. In a blender or food processor blend onion, water and yogurt to a puree. Put the onion mixture back to the skillet, add turmeric, salt, chili powder, kalonji, methi dana and rai. Stirring frequently fry for 5-8 minutes until oil begins to separate. 4. Add potatoes and green chilies. Stir well, cover and cook for 5 minutes so the potatoes absorb some of the sauce. (Add more water if necessary). 5. Serve with Poori. Try our Aloo Bhaji also. • Potatoes in pickled sauce; the spices used in this recipe are the same as for preparing pickles. Nigella seeds fenugreek seeds and mustard seeds, give the potatoes a sour taste like pickle. • Serves: 4 People. • Preparation Time: 15 minutes. • Cooking Time: 25 minutes.