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Aloo Sabji (Dry Potato Fry)


The worst part of going on a diet is to avoid Potatoes! Potatoes = Carbs!!! Imagine the odds when it is one of your favorites!! I forget all about Carbs and weight when I dig into this simple and yummy sabji or the dry fry potato. You can try this on one of those days when you are not in a great mood for elaborate cooking and want to wind up quick. I bet, you will love it.

Ingredients
  • 3 medium Potatoes
  • 2 T Oil, 2 pinch Mustard seeds
  • 1/4 t Cumin Seeds
  • 1/8 t Asafoetida
  • 1/4 t Turmeric Powder,
  • 1/2 t Urad Dal (optional)
  • 1/2 t Ginger paste
  • 4 green chilies or to taste, slit lengthwise
  • 4-5 curry leaves
  • 1/4 C Cilantro, finely chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 t lemon juice (optional)
  • 2 T Cilantro for garnishing

Method
  • Boil and peel potatoes, make small cubes (2 cm).
  • Heat oil in a nonstick pan or Kadai.
  • Add mustard seeds, allow to crackle.
  • Add Cumin, Asafoetida, Turmeric powder, and Urad dal.
  • Once urad dal becomes little golden in color, add ginger paste, green chilies and curry leaves.
  • Also, add 1/4 cup Cilantro, saute for 5 to 10 seconds and add potato cubes.
  • Mix gently with spatula.
  • Do not mix vigorously it could crumble the cubes.
  • Sprinkle salt to taste. Cover the pan and cook over medium low heat for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in between. Add lemon juice and mix well.
  • Garnish with Cilantro.
  • Serve Potato bhaji with Puri or Chapati.

Courtesy: A friend


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