Spicy Sesame Potatoes (Til Aloo) Recipe

Name: Spicy Sesame Potatoes (Til Aloo)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large potatoes; 6 cloves garlic, crushed, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 4 dried basil leaves, or more to taste; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 dried red chile pepper; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 tablespoon bottled orange sauce, or to taste (optional); 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Servings: persons

4 large potatoes
6 cloves garlic, crushed, or more to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 dried basil leaves, or more to taste
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 dried red chile pepper
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon bottled orange sauce, or to taste (optional)
2 teaspoons sesame seeds

1
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add potatoes, cover, and steam until easily pierced with a knife, 30 to 35 minutes. Drain and cool until easily handled, about 15 minutes.
2
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3
Peel and dice potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Spread on baking sheet.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
5
Grind garlic, black pepper, basil leaves, and cumin seeds into a paste with a mortar and pestle.
6
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic paste and red chile pepper; cook and stir until garlic begins to brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes and lemon juice. Cover and cook until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Stir in orange sauce and sesame seeds.

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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: 4 large potatoes, 6 cloves garlic, crushed, or more to taste, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 4 dried basil leaves, or more to taste, and more.

Yes, Spicy Sesame Potatoes (Til 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.

Spicy Sesame Potatoes (Til Aloo)

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