allo bhujia(dry potato curry...indian style)

Potaoes.....4 large


OIL.....3 TBSP


cayyene.....1/4 tsp


salt.......1 tsp


turmeric.....1/2 tsp


corriader powder.....1/4 tsp


Garam masalah....1/4 ts


scallions.....,2(chopped)


Mint leaves......1/8 cup.chopped


tomatoes.....2


onion seeds.....1tsp(optional)




Heat oil.Add potates(sliced in rounds or cut in small cubes). and fry one mint.Now add cayenne, salt , cumin, corriender and turmeric and stir till everything is mixed with oil.


Add chopped tomatoes and about a cup of water.Cook covered on high heat till all water is absorbed, potatoes are cooked through and oil surfaces.Add onion seeds now and stir once without breaking the potaoes(use a metal frying spoon).


Sprinkle garam masalah,fresh mint ,corriender and scallions.




This we usually serve as a side dish or along another vegetable dish and yogurt raita(spicy).We eat it with traditional chapatis,parathas(flat fried bread,or purris...deep fried flat bread made of flour)or pitta