Dahi wale aloo is a dish that comes from Punjabi cuisine and Rajasthani cuisine in Northern India. A perfect curry recipe that you can make with minimal ingredients when you have nothing much in your fridge. All you need is two main ingredients, potatoes and yogurt along with a few spices and you have got a perfect dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. This recipe comes together quickly if you have cooked potatoes on hand and can be prepared when you have unexpected company. It’s a terrific complement to any dinner because it’s simple, fast, and only requires a few ingredients.
Why we love this recipe
A refreshing side dish for lunch/dinnerYou need very few ingredients.Super easy to make, ready in just under 30 minutes.Perfect dish to make with a few pantry staples.
Ingredients
Potatoes: Gold potatoes work fine in this potato curry recipe. Peel and cut potatoes into big chunks and par boil them in boiling water for 10 minutes.Spices & Seasonings: Cumin seeds, Hing/ Asafoetida, whole Red chilli (optional),Coriander powder, Red chilli powder,Turmeric powder, garam masala.Ginger paste: Ginger paste adds a lot of flavour to the traditional dahi wale aloo recipeOnion: Onions add taste and aroma which taste delicious when paired with potatoes. However, Feel free to eliminate it if you don’t prefer onions. Yoghurt: Make sure to evely beat the yogurt and form an even texture before pouring it in the oil.WaterOil: for frying- I use mustard oil since it is the best flavourful oil for this curry.
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Top Tip
Do not overcook potatoes while boiling. Cook Potatoes only till 70% for the best-fried potatoes that absorb flavours and gravy.
Substitutions
Variations
HEALTHY-TAKE: Instead of deep frying the potatoes, you can just grease the skillet with oil and try pan frying the potatoes.You can also use Air fryer to partially cook potatoes.Potatoes can also be baked in the oven for 15 minutes at 200 degree C.
The basic purpose here is to develop a golden crust over potatoes.
Serving Suggestions
Serve dahi aloo with any Poori, Masala poori, laccha Paratha or steamed rice. I serve this potato curry with paratha or naan. It’s also delicious with cumin rice or pea pulao..
Storage
You can store leftover dahi wale aloo \in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Keeps good for about 2 days. It’s recommended to make dahi wale aloo hot and fresh because it does not freeze well so make it in smaller quantities that you can consume fresh.
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