Khasta Aloo (Spicy Pan Fried Potatoes) Recipe

Name: Khasta Aloo (Spicy Pan Fried Potatoes)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled and cubed; 2 tablespoons ghee (may use 1 each of oil and butter); 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 - 2 teaspoon ground dried hot chili peppers (cayenne is ok); 1/2 - 2 hot green chili pepper, finely chopped (finger,serrano,whatever); 1 teaspoon ginger, minced; 1/2 - 1 lime, juice of; 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste); 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

5 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons ghee (may use 1 each of oil and butter)
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 - 2 teaspoon ground dried hot chili peppers (cayenne is ok)
1/2 - 2 hot green chili pepper, finely chopped (finger,serrano,whatever)
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
1/2 - 1 lime, juice of
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

1
Heat ghee in large non-stick pan until shimmering (I have the pan on full-blast for most of this recipe).
2
Add cumin and stir until fragrant.
3
Add coriander, tumeric, ground chile, green chile and ginger and stir, making a hot paste.
4
Dump in potatoes and toss until coated on all sides (will be fairly dry).
5
Move around into one layer and leave alone for a minute, allowing some crust to form. Turn and repeat until crusted to your liking.
6
Remove from heat, squeeze lime juice over top,sprinkle salt and toss to blend.
7
Pour into serving dish and garnish with cilantro.
8
Serves 4 but I just ate most of it as a lunch.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled and cubed, 2 tablespoons ghee (may use 1 each of oil and butter), 1 teaspoon cumin seed, 1 tablespoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Khasta Aloo (Spicy Pan Fried 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.

Khasta Aloo (Spicy Pan Fried Potatoes)

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