Simple Potato Curry Recipe | Aloo Curry
Potato Curry is a simple and easy-to-make, flavorful side dish that combines earthy potatoes with tangy tomatoes, caramelized onions, and red chilies as key ingredients. One of the best curry potatoes to serve for any meal with rice, naan, roti, chapati, or even dosa.
Servings: 6
Calories: 173kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 Potatoes medium-sized, boiled and cubed
- 2 Onions medium chopped
- 2-3 Tomatoes chopped
- 5 to 6 Dry red chilies check tips
- 8 Cashews
- 2 tablespoon Coriander leaves
- 2 tablespoon Oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- You can either cut the potatoes and boil them or microwave them for 4 minutes until it is soft and cooked through. (Cook the potatoes in your preferred way.)3 Potatoes
- Heat oil in a pan. Add onions and saute until they become translucent on medium flame.2 tablespoon Oil, 2 Onions
- Meanwhile, in a mixie jar, add tomatoes, dry red chilies, and cashews with very little water, and blend to a thick, smooth paste.2-3 Tomatoes, 5 to 6 Dry red chilies, 8 Cashews
- Once the onion becomes translucent, add the ground paste and simmer it for 6 to 8 minutes.
- To this add boiled potatoes, water for the desired thickness, salt to taste, and simmer for another 10-12 minutes or until all the flavors are well combined. (The more you simmer, the better it tastes.)Salt
- Finally, add coriander leaves, mix well, and switch off the flame.2 tablespoon Coriander leaves
Notes
- Instead of dry red chilies, you can add red chile powder to adjust to your liking.
- Do not rush while sauteing the onions. Making it translucent on medium flame will add the sweetness and flavor that takes the dish to the next level.
- Cashews add thickness and sweetness to this dish.
- Simmering the dishes for a longer time enhances their flavor.
- You can also mash some potatoes for a thicker consistency.
- The color of the dish depends on the red chilies or chile powder used.
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 763mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 740IU | Vitamin C: 87mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg