Authentic Aloo Masala Recipe: A Spicy Potato Treat!

Potatoes don’t have to be boring – here’s Authentic Aloo Masala Recipe when made, everybody will slurp!

One of the magnificent dishes from the Indian Cuisine list, Aloo Masala, has made its way to the list of famous foods around the globe. It’s a basic method that takes boiled potatoes and turns this simple dish into a scrumptious delight with spices, herbs, aromatics. It can be stewed and dry fried or stir fried or even cooked in a rich savory thick gravy.    

Thus, the secret of Aloo Masala becoming an everyday dish is the simple method of preparation and easy affordability. They use simple combinations of cumin seeds, mustard seeds, curry leaves, turmeric, green chili, ginger and the result is a sound combination of flavors with warmth. These spices penetrate the potatoes, making the dish, tasty, fulfilling, and also very helpful for the body. Finally, fresh coriander leaves, or a lime juice makes it even more appetizing.

A true glory of Aloo Masala is in its flexibility. It works very well with rice or bread and turns into famous dishes such as Masala Dosa or becomes the filling for samosas, kathi rolls and sandwiches. Regardless of serving it as a style or as an accompaniment, during a holiday, as a working-man’s midday bite, or for a side dish, one thing is clear: it’s never boring. Additions are countless—peas, tomatoes or onions make this soup have some unique taste that one would like. 

Delightfully preferred by both vegetarians and the non-vegetarian folks, Aloo Masala is versatile and universal. Healthy, tasty, and very simple to cook, this wonderful dish should be introduced in detail and here’s the ingredients and recipe of it!    

Ingredients (Serving 4-5)

• 4-5 pieces medium size potatoes (partly boiled and peeled).
• 2 tablespoons oil (you may use vegetable oil or mustard oil).
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 10-12 curry leaves
• 2 green chillies slit or chopped
• 1 inch ginger ( peeled and grated or finely chopped)
• 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 medium tomato (chopped, optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chilies (depending on the desire spice level)
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• Salt to taste
• 2-3 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves (chopped)
• 1/2 lemon (juice)

Preparation Time: 40 Minutes

Step-by-step instructions to prepare Aloo Masala: 

Step 1: Prepare the Potatoes

Just cook the potatoes till they are partially tender, but not fully soft. You will then allow them cool before peeling and cutting them into medium sized pieces.

Step 2: Heat Spices

Heal oil on a frying pan over a ringed fire. Then add mustard seeds and allow them to pop. Next sauté cumin seeds and curry leaves and turn off the flame immediately after they start to splutter or pop.

Step 3: Sauté Aromatics

Next add green chilies and grated ginger and the sliced onions. If you are using onion or garlic, wait until it becomes tender or the onions are lightly browned. If using tomatoes add at this stage and sauté until they are soft.

Step 4: Add Spices

Add turmeric and red chili, and coriander powders. Stir to blend all the spices and come up with spice base.

Step 5: Cook Potatoes

Mix in the diced potatoes to the pan. Stir slowly to ensure that the potatoes have been covered with the spice powders adjoined. Be careful not to mash them.

Step 6: Simmer and Adjust

Finally, season with pepper and salt then add a little water if the mixture it too dry. Place and simmer for 3-4 minutes with the lid, to let the ingredients mix well.

Step 7: Finish with Garnish

Remove from heat , garnish with chopped coriander leaves and finally add lemon juice on the preparation.

Tips

1. Semi-Boil Potatoes Correctly: Be sure that the potatoes are quite cooked but remain a bit hard to soak in spices. Water boiling on potatoes for too long makes the potatoes mealy.

2. Spice Balance: The heat will depend on the green chilies and hence while grinding adjust the green chilies and red chilies to your preferred heat. Don’t add spices at once, instead, keep sampling the meals to know the right amount to add.

3. Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: Never overcrowd the pan because this will make the potatoes not be coated well with spices. Do not mash during stirring as this may spoil the shape of the product.

4. Use Fresh Curry Leaves: If the curry leaves are fresh they add a significant boost to the flavor of the curry. In case these are not available, dried ones should preferably be used instead.

5. Finish with Lemon and Coriander: The food should be topped with fresh coriander leaves and this should be followed by a squeeze of lemon juice to give it a balanced flavor.

Serving Suggestion

1. With Rice: Best served with steamed basmati rice or jeera rice to compliment the dish well.  

2. With Indian Bread: Best eaten with naan, chapati, puri or paratha to make it a truly authentic Indian meal.

3. Masala Dosa: You may even use it to make the famous South Indian dish called Masala Dosa. 

4. In Samosas or Kathi Rolls: It is appropriate for use as a stuffing for samosas, kathi rolls or other snacks or as a side dish. 

Nutritional Value (Per 100g)

Nutrient	Value	Unit
Energy	300	Kcal
Protein	6	g
Total Fat	12	g
Carbohydrates	40	g
Total Fiber	4	g
Cholesterol	0	mg
Total Sugars	15	g

Vitamins

Vitamin	Value	Unit
Total Vitamin A	15	µg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	0.06	mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.03	mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	0.8	mg
Vitamin B6	0.15	mg
Vitamin B9 (Folate)	25	µg
Vitamin B12	0	µg
Vitamin C	3	mg
Vitamin D	0	µg
Vitamin E	0.5	mg
Vitamin K	3	µg

Minerals & Trace Elements

Mineral	Value	Unit
Calcium	30	mg
Copper	0.1	mg
Iron	1.5	mg
Magnesium	25	mg
Manganese	0.3	mg
Phosphorus	40	mg
Potassium	200	mg
Selenium	2	µg
Sodium	100	mg
Zinc	0.3	mg

Starch & Sugars

Component	Value	Unit
Total Starch	30	g
Total Sugars	15	g
Total SFA	6	g
Total MUFA	4	g
Total PUFA	2	g
Total Trans Fat	0	g
Total Cholesterol	0	mg

Other Components

Component	Value	Unit
Total Phytosterol	5	mg
Saponins	0	g

Facts

• Versatile Dish: Aloo Masala doesn’t need a special description as it goes with almost every food and people also love customized with their preferences.

• Affordable and Easy: It is a very simple meal that does not require expensive ingredients and may be prepared by all persons.

• Rich in Flavor: The spices which are used in Aloo Masala are not just decorative but they produce very nice flavour and also can provide various health benefits like helping with digestion and being an antioxidant.