Achari Aloo is made with boiled potatoes, curd and freshly grounded spices. It is a combo of tasty fried potatoes and flavor of pickle masala. You can give a unique twist to the leftover boiled potatoes.

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 potatoes (boiled and peeled)
• 1 cup yogurt
• 3-4 curry leaves
• 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/2 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)
• 1 dried red chilli
• 2-3 green chillies chopped
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 inch ginger minced
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp black peppercorns crushed
• 1-1/2 tsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp lemon juice
• Fresh coriander leaves chopped
• Salt to taste

How to make Achari Aloo:

1. Heat a sauce pan and add curry leaves, mustard seeds, nigella seeds and dried red chilli.
2. Grind and make a coarse powder.
3. Chop the boiled potatoes in medium size chunks and keep aside.
4. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan. Add green chillies and minced ginger-garlic.
5. Saute for few seconds.
6. Add the boiled potatoes, salt and curd.
7. Mix well and saute for 2-3 minutes on low heat.
8. Add 1/2 cup of water, cumin powder, onion powder, crushed peppercorns and lemon juice.
9. Cook until the dish becomes dry.
10. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Chef Tips:

1. Mustard or olive oil can be used instead of vegetable oil.
2. You can add vinegar instead of lemon juice.
3. This is a medium thick dish which can goes along with roti or puri. So do not add more water.