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Aloo Capsicum Fry–(खटी मीठी आलू शिमलामिर्च)- Dry Potato Capsicum –Aloo Shimla Mirch

Ingredients –

◾Boiled, Peeled and Chopped Potato – 4 medium size
◾Chopped Capsicum (cube size) – 1 medium size
◾Chopped Onions – 1/2 cup.
◾Ginger – Garlic paste – 1 tbsp.
◾Salt to taste
◾Vegetable oil / Butter – 2 tbsp.
◾A pinch of Turmeric powder
◾Whole Cumin seeds – 1 tsp.
◾Rad Chili powder / Chopped green chili (as per your taste)
◾Sugar – 1/2 tsp.(optional)
◾Garam masala – 1/2 tsp.
◾Dry Mango powder (Amchur powder) – 1/2 tsp
◾Whole Coriander seeds and Whole Fennel seeds (Saunf) – 1 tbsp. (Roasted and Grind)
◾Chopped Coriander leaves – 1/2 cup.

Method –

1.Heat Vegetable Oil into the pan on medium heat.
2. Add cumin seeds, fry for few seconds.
3. Add chopped onions, cook till they turn soft and tender.
4. Add potatoes, Ginger – Garlic paste, fry till they start turning light brown and crisp.
5. Add salt, Garam masala, Turmeric powder, Red chili powder, mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
6. Add Capsicum and mix well.
7.Cover and cook for 1-2 minutes.
8. Add the coarsely ground powder, sugar and mix them well.
9. Let it cook on medium heat for about 1-2 minutes.
10. Once the curry is ready, turn off the heat, transfer it to a serving bowl and garnish with coriander leaves.
11. Serve with Roties or paratha. Enjoy !!!

Suji / Semolina Potato Patties (सूजी आलू के चटपटा पेटिस )–How To Make Pockets –Breakfast Veggie Patis

Ingredients –

  • Suji / Semolina – 1 cup.
  • Boiled and Mashed Potatoes –2 medium size
  • Tamarind Sauce / Chutney- 2 tbsp.
  • Chopped medium size Onions – 1.
  • Ginger- Garlic paste – 1 tbsp.
  • Red Chilli powder / Chopped green chili – 1 tsp (as per your taste).
  • Turmeric Powder -1/ 2 tsp.
  • Salt to taste
  • Whole Cumin seeds – 1/ 2 tsp.
  • Garam masala -1 tsp.
  • Green Peas – 1/2 cup.
  • Chopped Carrot – 1/2 cup.
  • Vegetable Oil / Butter.

Method –

  1. Heat vegetable oil into the pan on medium heat.
  2. Add whole cumin seeds.
  3. Add chopped onion and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add chopped carrot, garlic ginger paste and salt.
  5. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  6. After 2-3 minutes add green peas, garam masala, red chilli powder and  turmeric powder.
  7. Cook for 1-2 min.
  8. Add mashed potatoes and mix well.
  9. Cook for 1-2 min on medium heat.
  10. Turn off the heat.
  11. Add chopped coriander leaves and tamarind sauce.
  12. Mix well and let it cool down.
  13. Add salt and 1/2 tsp vegetable oil into the suji / semolina and mix well.
  14. Add little water and mix well.
  15. Cover and keep it aside for 10 – 15 min.
  16. After 15 minutes mix well again.
  17. Divide the dough into small lemon sized equal portions.
  18. Take each dough ball, on the rolling board.
  19. Roll the dough into small circular shaped disc.
  20. Keep stuffing into the center and fold it.
  21. Repeat the same for rest of the dough.
  22. Heat vegetable oil into the pan/ kadhai on medium heat.
  23. Shallow fry until it turns crispy and golden in color.
  24. Drain them to a kitchen towel.
  25. Suji / Semolina Potato Patties are ready to serve… Enjoy !!!

     

(चटपटा आलू की सब्जी)- Aloo Katli Curry–Simple Aloo Ki Sabzi- Indian Potato Curry

Ingredients –

  • Boiled potatoes – 2
  • Ginger- Garlic paste – 1 tbsp.
  • Chopped coriander leaves
  • Ripe tomato puree – 1 cup
  • Chopped onions – 1 cup
  • Vegetable oil / Butter- 1 tbsp.
  • Turmeric powder – 1/8 tsp
  • Green chilly (as per your taste)
  • Salt as needed
  • Red chilly powder (optional)
  • Whole cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp.
  • Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Cumin powder – 1/2 tsp
  • Garam masala – 1/2 tsp

Method –

  1. Heat a oil into a pan on medium heat.
  2. Add cumin seeds, and fry until the seeds begin to crackle.
  3. Add chopped onion, cook till onions become transparent.
  4. Sauté ginger- garlic paste  for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add tomato puree, salt and turmeric powder, mix well.
  6. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
  7. Keep stirring, time to time.
  8. Add cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala and mix well.
  9. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  10. Add chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
  11. Peeled the potatoes and cut them into thin pieces.
  12. Add potatoes and water just as needed.
  13. Stir well, cover and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  14. Aloo(potato) curry is ready.
  15. Serve potato curry with roti, puri or rice