Vrat Wale Aloo | Potato Fry | Navratri Recipe
Vrat wale aloo or Potato Fry is a delicious and easy-to-make addictive side dish recipe prepared using potatoes and peanuts as main ingredients.
Servings: 6
Calories: 178kcal
Equipment
- 1 Pan
Ingredients
- 3 Large potatoes, cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- ½ cup Peanuts, roasted
- 2 tablespoon Coriander leaves, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt or Sendha Namak, to taste
Instructions
Boil the Potatoes
- Peel the skin of the potatoes, cut them into cubes and cook in your most preferred way (stovetop, pressure cooker, instant pot, or microwave).3 Large potatoes, cut into cubes
- See that you do not overcook or make it mushy.
- I generally sprinkle water and microwave for 4 minutes.
Making of Vrat Ke Aloo or Best Pan Roasted Potato Fry
- Heat oil in a pan. To this, add cumin seeds and saute for a few seconds.1 tablespoon Oil, 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- Add peanuts and continue to saute for another 2 minutes. Next, add green chilies and saute for one more minute.½ cup Peanuts, roasted
- Add the cooked or boiled potatoes, salt to taste, lemon juice, and coriander leaves. Mix well.2 tablespoon Coriander leaves, chopped, Salt or Sendha Namak, to taste, Juice of 1 lemon
- Now spread the potatoes evenly in the pan. Check out the video on making of potato fry here. Cook on medium-high for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until potatoes become crispy as desired. Making this way will create a crispy layer on the outside with a creamy melt-in-mouth texture inside.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Video
Notes
- Vrat wale aloo ki sabzi without tomato.
- This potato fry is a very flexible recipe. You can adjust all ingredients to taste.
- If you want it to be more crispy, then cook on medium flame for extra 2 to 3 minutes.
Storage suggestions
Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. You can reheat it on a stovetop or microwave until heated through.Variations
- If you make it on regular days (i.e., not vrat or fasting days), you are free to add chopped garlic and ginger for additional flavor.
- I have skipped adding curry leaves. You can even add that.
Nutrition
Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 570mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg