Aloo Curry
Indian-Pakistani potato curry — potatoes in a spiced tomato-onion gravy. The everyday vegetarian dinner. Cheap, satisfying, and surprisingly flavorful. Best with roti or rice.
Prep Time
28 min
Cook Time
50 min
Servings
2
Calories
375 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Potato1 medium
- Turmeric¼ tsp
- Cumin Seeds½
- Coriander Powder½
- Onion½ medium
- Tomato1 medium
- Ginger½ tsp
- Garlic1 ½ cloves
- Garam Masala½
All quantities scaled automatically from 2 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Potato1 medium
- Turmeric0.25 tsp
- Cumin Seeds0.5
- Coriander Powder0.5
- Onion0.5 medium
- Tomato1 medium
- Ginger0.5 tsp
- Garlic1.5 cloves
- Garam Masala0.5
Instructions
- 1
Peel and cube 4 medium potatoes (Yukon gold or red) into 1-inch pieces.
- 2
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a heavy pot. Add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, sizzle 10 seconds. Add 1 sliced onion, cook 8 minutes until golden.
- 3
Add 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste, cook 1 minute. Add 2 chopped tomatoes (or 1 cup tomato puree), 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1.5 teaspoons coriander powder, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1.5 teaspoons salt. Cook 5-7 minutes until oil separates from masala.
- 4
Add potatoes, stir to coat. Cook 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Add 2 cups water. Cover, simmer 15-18 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- 6
Finish with 1 teaspoon garam masala, ¼ cup chopped cilantro. Serve with roti, naan, or basmati rice.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Yukon gold or red. They hold shape. Russets fall apart.
- 2.Brown onions properly. 8 minutes minimum.
- 3.Oil separation cue. Spices are bloomed when oil bubbles at edges.
- 4.Garam masala at end.
🔬 Why It Works
Potato curry is simple but technique-driven. The brown-onion-bloom-spice-tomato base is the foundation of North Indian curries. Potatoes have neutral flavor that takes well to the masala. Slow simmering tenderizes the potatoes while letting them absorb the spices.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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