Aloo Thorkari Recipe

Name: Aloo Thorkari
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: Idaho potatoes (washed and cubed); Turmeric; Salt; Canola Oil; Dried Chilies; Cumin Seeds; Bay Leaves; Ground Cumin; Red Chili Powder (from Indian store); Water (have a hot pot handy to make boiled water)

Servings: persons

1
Add turmeric and salt to potatoes and put potatoes in colander so they can fully drain.
2
Heat oil at medium heat in pan (about 2 tbs).
3
Once oil is hot, add 1 dried chili (break it up you can empty some seeds if there are too many).
4
Chili will be come dark brown. At that point add cumin seeds (about 1/2 tsp).
5
Then add 2 bay leaves.
6
Add in potatoes and allow to fry. Cover, but stir occasionally until potatoes are slightly browned.
7
Separately in a bowl, add 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, and 1/4 tsp red chili powder to 1/2 cup of water. Stir together and add to potatoes.
8
Continue to stir potatoes and allow to cook.
9
You will notice after a while that the oil will separate from the water. At that point add some boiled water (maybe 2 cups) and allow potatoes to boil and simmer on low heat with the cover on.
10
Add a little more salt to taste.
11
Check potatoes after about 10 minutes and see if they are done.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Idaho potatoes (washed and cubed), Turmeric, Salt, Canola Oil, and more.

Yes, Aloo Thorkari 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.

Aloo Thorkari

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