Achaari Alu or Tangy Potatoes Recipe

Name: Achaari Alu or Tangy Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 onion, finely minced; 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste (if you dont have this and want to make it- great for indian as well as chinese cooking. Chop equal q); ½ teaspoon turmeric powder; ½ teaspoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons sugar; ⅔ cup water; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 dried red chilies; ½ teaspoon mustard seeds; ½ teaspoon cumin seed; ½ teaspoon nigella seeds (kalonji- optional available at indian stores); salt; ¼ teaspoon asafetida powder (hing) (optional)

Servings: persons

5 potatoes, peeled and diced
1 onion, finely minced
2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste (if you dont have this and want to make it- great for indian as well as chinese cooking. Chop equal q)
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons sugar
⅔ cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4 dried red chilies
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
½ teaspoon cumin seed
½ teaspoon nigella seeds (kalonji- optional available at indian stores)
salt
¼ teaspoon asafetida powder (hing) (optional)

1
Fry the potatoes till tender.
2
Remove from the pan.
3
Fry the onion till golden add the ginger garlic paste.
4
Add the tumeric, the water, lemon juice then add the chilli powder salt and sugar.
5
let it cook for a couple seconds then add the potatoes.
6
Let the potatoes absorb the water and get a little dryish.
7
Remove from the fire.
8
in a seperate pan heat the oil.
9
Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and nigella seeds.
10
Add the red chillies unbroken.
11
When the mustard seeds sputter add the hing and immediately pour over the potatoes.
12
Mix together and serve.

128

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 potatoes, peeled and diced, 1 onion, finely minced, 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste (if you dont have this and want to make it- great for indian as well as chinese cooking. Chop equal q), ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, and more.

Yes, Achaari Alu or Tangy Potatoes falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Achaari Alu or Tangy Potatoes

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