ACHARI ALOO

                     ACHARI ALOO

                                                          (Serves 2)

This is a very simple yet delicious Aloo (Potato) dish. Kalonji Seeds (Onion Seeds), Achar Masala (Pickle Masala) and Fennel Seed Powder (Saunf) gives unique taste to this dish.

INGREDIENTS:

·      2 T Oil

·      2 ½ cup or 3 medium size Aloo/Potatoes, boiled, peeled and diced

·      1 Whole Dry Red Chili

·      ½ tsp. Kalonji Seeds (Onion Seeds)

·      7-8 Curry Leaves

·      2 Green Chilies or as per taste, cut lengthwise and cut into 1” pieces

·      ¼ tsp. Achar Masala (Pickle Masala), I use Ramdev Brand Achar/Pickle Masala, Hot

·      ¼ tsp. Freshly Ground Black Pepper, crushed into a coarse powder (Crush 12-15 small black peppers in mortar and pestle)

·      ¼ tsp. Fennel Seeds (Saunf), crushed in mortar and pestle

·      1/8 tsp. Asafoetida

·      ¼ tsp. Turmeric Powder

·      Salt as per taste

·      1 tsp. Sugar or as per taste

·      1 tsp. Lemon Juice

·      1/3 tsp. Garam Masala

·      1-2 T Coriander Leaves, chopped

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LET’S COOK:

Ground 12-15 black peppers in mortar and pestle into a coarse powder.

Crush fennel seeds in mortar and pestle.

In a big ladle combine achar masala, ground black pepper, crushed fennel seed powder, asafoetida and turmeric powder and keep aside.

Heat oil in a non-stick pan.

Once oil is hot add whole dry red chilies. Add kalonji seeds let them sizzle for few seconds.

Add curry leaves and green chilies and let them sizzle for few seconds.

Remove pan from flame and add all spice powder from ladle at once and give quick shake to the pan and add chopped potatoes. Make sure not to burn spice powder.

Put pan back on stove.

Sprinkle salt, sugar and lemon juice and gently toss potatoes to combine masalas with it.

Add garam masala and coriander leaves and mix.

Switch off the heat.

Transfer in a serving plate and serve hot Achari Aloo with Poori or Roti, Gujarati Dal, Basmati Rice, Custard Milk Fruit Salad to complete entire meal.

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