Nita Mehta'S Shahi Kaaju Aloo Recipe

Name: Nita Mehta'S Shahi Kaaju Aloo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g potatoes; 4 tablespoons cashews, soaked in; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup yogurt; 1/2 tablespoon chopped ginger; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 1/2 teaspoon black cumin (shah jeera); 1 bay leaf (tej patta); 1 cup onion, chopped finely (2 onions); 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (haldi); 1/4 teaspoon garam masala; 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro (coriander leaf); 1/4 cup milk; oil (for frying); 4 tablespoons oil; 1/2 cup water

Servings: persons

250 g potatoes
4 tablespoons cashews, soaked in
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup yogurt
1/2 tablespoon chopped ginger
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon black cumin (shah jeera)
1 bay leaf (tej patta)
1 cup onion, chopped finely (2 onions)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric (haldi)
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro (coriander leaf)
1/4 cup milk
oil (for frying)
4 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup water

1
wash potatoes and peel. Cut potatoes into 1 inch pieces.
2
Fry the potatoes to a deep golden brown and keep aside. Grind cashews, yogurt, ginger, and garlic to a paste in a small coffee or spice grinder. Keep cashew paste aside.
3
Heat 4 tbsp oil (note: second amount of oil) in a heavy based wok/pan. Add black cumin and bay leaf. Wait for 30 seconds until cumin stops sputtering. Add onions and cook on low heat until onions turn light brown. Add tumeric and garam masala. Stir to mix well.
4
Add cashew-yogurt paste. Stir for 1 minute. Cook till dry.
5
Add cilantro / coriander. Mix well for a minute.
6
Add water to get a gravy. Boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
7
Add the fried potatoes to the gravy and simmer on low heat. Cook on low heat till the gravy gets thick and coats the potatoes.
8
Reduce heat. Add milk. Mix well and remove fromheat. Serve with rotis or paranthas.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g potatoes, 4 tablespoons cashews, soaked in, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup yogurt, and more.

Yes, Nita Mehta'S Shahi Kaaju Aloo falls under the General 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.

Nita Mehta'S Shahi Kaaju Aloo

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