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Tamatar Aloo Ka Jhol

Serves4
Also known asRasse Wale Aloo · Aloo Tamatar

Method

Before you start:
  • Boil 500 gms (about 3) potatoes.
  1. Heat oil in a pan.
  2. To the oil, add zeera & let it splutter.
  3. Then, add finely chopped green chilies, haldi, chili powder, dhanya powder & salt to taste.
  4. Mix and cook till the rawness of the masalas is gone.
  5. Add about 3/4th cup of water at this time to stop the further cooking of the masalas.
  6. Now add the diced tomatoes, mix, cover and cook till they are soft and mushy.
  7. Remove the lid and add the boiled potatoes.
  8. Roughly mash the potatoes with your hand while adding them to the tomatoes.
  9. Mix well and cook for 3-5 min.
  10. Then add 1 ½ cups of water to give the curry the jhol consistency.
  11. Cover and cook for another 3-5mins.
  12. Remove the lid and garnish with lots of cilantro and mint.
  13. Continue cooking till the oil starts separating.
  14. The Tamatar Aloo Jhol is now ready.

Serve with

Plain or Masala Puri Roti or Paratha