Aloo Ki Dalpatato Dal Recipes

ALOO KI DAL(PATATO DAL)

Steps:

• boil potatoes with 3cup water, salt,chillies ,turmeric,tomatoes,garlic and ginger paste.
• Lower the flame to a medium flame and cook for 20minutes.checking and stirring occasionally to ensure they do not stick to bottom of the pan.
• Turn off the heat and beat the potatoes with a wire whisk or wooden spoon for a minute or until they look thick and creamy.
• then add tamarind pulp and green chillies.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds and red whole chillies.When the seeds turn several shades darker then Pour the oil onto potatoes.Mix well.

ALOO MASALA (SPICED POTATOES)

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to boil over high. Once the water boils, add the potatoes. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes, then drain in a colander.
• In a heavy pot, heat the oil over medium. Add the urad dal, cumin and mustard seeds, and fry until cumin seeds are browned and dal is crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the cashews, chile and ginger, and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the onion, salt and turmeric, and lower the heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and tender but not browned, about 5 minutes.
• Tip the cooked potatoes, half the cilantro and 1/4 cup water into the pot, and stir well to coat. As you stir, let some of the potato get mashed. If the mixture seems dry, add a splash more of water. Cook over low, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are heated through, about 5 minutes, then season to taste with salt. Scrape into a serving dish; top with a generous squeeze of lemon and the remaining cilantro.