Tawa Aloo (Easy Potato Curry / Dahiwale Aloo)
How to make easy potato curry — Dahiwale Aloo Sabzi / Rasewale Aloo Ki Sabzi. Baby potatoes marinated in spiced yogurt. From author Dhwani.
⏱️ Prep: 10 min🍳 Cook: 10 min
Nutrition
281
Calories
—
Protein
—
Carbs
—
Fat
Ingredients
| 500 grams | Boiled and peeled small / baby potatoes | |
| 2 cups | 480 ml | Yogurt / dahi / curd (not too sour) |
| 1/2 tsp | 2.5 ml | Turmeric |
| 2 tbsp | 30 ml | Coriander and cumin powder (dhana jeera; 1.5 tbsp coriander + 0.5 tbsp cumin) |
| 1 tsp | 5 ml | Garam masala |
| 1 tbsp | 15 ml | Red chili powder |
| to taste | Salt | |
| 3 tbsp | 45 ml | Oil |
| 1 and 1/2 tbsp | Crushed or grated garlic | |
| 1 tsp | 5 ml | Cumin seeds |
| 1 tbsp | 15 ml | Besan / chickpea flour |
| — | Chopped cilantro / coriander for garnishing |
Instructions
- First, prepare the marinade for the potatoes. Take curd in a big bowl. Add chickpea flour (besan), garam masala, salt, coriander and cumin powder, turmeric powder and red chili powder. Mix it very well.
- Add the potatoes, mix well and let it rest for at least an hour.
- Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add the crushed garlic and cook for a few seconds.
- Add the marinated potatoes and cook for 5 to 7 minutes over medium heat. Stir in between.
- Add chopped coriander / cilantro and mix very well.
- Your Tawa Aloo is ready. Enjoy with paratha, rice, roti or naan.
Resting time 1 hour.
Notes: Make sure your curd is not too sour. If it is sour, use 1 cup curd and 1 cup water. You can make this with regular potatoes too — cut them into bite-sized pieces. Adjust the gravy to your requirement by adding water. To make this no-onion no-garlic aloo ki sabzi, avoid the garlic.