Spicy Potato
by Tarla Dalal
05 Jun 2009
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A fiery combination of spices, dominated by the exclusive taste of poppy seeds, cumin seeds and dry coconut, adds a special touch to this dish.
Spicy Potato recipe - How to make Spicy Potato
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Makes 4 servings
For The Paste
2 tbsp oil
1/2 cup sliced onions
2 tbsp grated dry coconut (kopra)
1 tbsp coriander (dhania) seeds
1/2 tbsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tbsp poppy seeds (khus-khus)
2 cloves (laung / lavang)
1 stick cinnamon (dalchini)
4 to 5 peppercorns (kalimirch)
4 whole dry kashmiri red chillies
1 bayleaf (tejpatta)
4 garlic (lehsun) cloves
Other Ingredients
2 cups boiled and peeled potatoes , cut into halves
1 tbsp ghee
salt to taste
1 cup fresh tomato pulp
For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
For the paste
How to proceed
For the paste
- For the paste
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil on a non-stick tava (griddle), add the onions and dry coconut and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Transfer the mixture into a plate and keep aside.
- In the same non-stick tava (griddle), heat the remaining 1 tbsp of oil and add the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, poppy seeds, cloves, cinnamon and peppercorns, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Add the red chillies and sauté on a medium flame for another 30 seconds.
- Add the bayleaf and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- Transfer the mixture in the same plate of onions and add the garlic cloves.
- Blend the mixture in a mixer to a fine paste using little water. Keep aside.
How to proceed
- How to proceed
- Heat the ghee in a kadhai, add the potatoes and salt and cook on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the prepared paste, tomato pulp, ¼ cup of water and a little more salt, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Garnish with coriander and serve hot with rotis or parathas.
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Nutrient values per serving
Energy | 229 cal |
Protein | 2.4 g |
Carbohydrates | 26.1 g |
Fiber | 2.9 g |
Fat | 12.8 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Vitamin A | 326.1 mcg |
Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
Vitamin B3 | 1.6 mg |
Vitamin C | 33.8 mg |
Folic Acid | 35.5 mcg |
Calcium | 53.6 mg |
Iron | 1.1 mg |
Magnesium | 0 mg |
Phosphorus | 0 mg |
Sodium | 18.8 mg |
Potassium | 341.9 mg |
Zinc | 0.6 mg |
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