Punjabi Achari Aloo (Potatoes in Pickle Masala) + Video

Achari Aloo is a Punjabi potato dish made using pickling spices. The slightly tangy and spicy flavours make this dish very special and in all of Aloo Recipes, this one is my absolute fav. You can pair it with any Indian bread for a hearty meal. Here is how to make Punjabi Achari Aloo Recipe (Step by Step).

My kiddo can eat aloo dishes any time, be it in the form of French Fries or in the form of a sabzi. I thought of surprising him with a better version of aloo ki sabzi which is why I prepared Achari Aloo.

I am obsessed with Achari recipes these days and recently made Achari Paneer as well. The tangy and very slightly bitter flavour that this Achari masala gives to the dishes is very tempting.

I usually make my Achari Masala in bulk and refrigerate it for a few months and whenever I crave for this chatpata curry, all I need to do is to add a few teaspoons of this masala to the regular gravy and I get a different style of gravy in no extra time.

This Achari Aloo recipe is also a part of a thali meal at one of the local joints and they serve it with Chole Bhature as a side dish.  

I am in love with their version and always wanted to make my own since long.

Mom was here and Chole Bhature was on the menu, and so there was no better time to try this aloo ki recipe.

They turned out almost exactly similar to the restaurant with the similar tanginess and spice level. So here is how to make it.

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How to make Achari Aloo Step by Step

Heat mustard oil in a pan.

When the oil is hot, add hing and cumin seeds. Let the cumin seeds crackle for a few seconds.

Add ginger and green chilli and fry for a few seconds.

Add potato wedges and fry for a minute.

Now add achari masala, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt and mix well.

Cover and cook on low heat un till potatoes are done. Add little water in between if the masala is getting dry.

Add dry mango powder and fresh coriander and mix well. Serve hot with Phulka and Dal.

Achari Aloo Recipe

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Achari Aloo Recipe

Achari Aloo is a potato dish made using pickling spices. The slightly tangy and spicy flavors make this dish very special. 

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 180 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp Mustard Oil
• 1/4 tsp HIng
• 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1 tsp Ginger Grated
• 1 Green Chilli Chopped
• 500 g Potatoes Peeled and cut into thin wedges
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
• 2 tbsp Achari Masala
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp Dry Mango Powder
• 2 tbsp Coriander Chopped

Instructions

1. Heat mustard oil in a pan.

2. When the oil is hot, add hing and cumin seeds.

3. Let the cumin seeds crackel for a few seconds.

4. Add ginger and green chilli and fry for a few seconds.

5. Add potato wedges and fry for a minute.

6. Now add achari masala, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt and mix well.

7. Cover and cook on low heat un till potatoes are done.

8. Add little water in between if the masala is getting dry.

9. Add dry mango powder and fresh coriander and mix well.

10. Serve hot with Phulka and Dal.

Recipe Notes

Do not over cook the potatoes otherwise they will become mushy.

Nutrition Facts

Achari Aloo Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 63mg3%

Potassium 569mg16%

Carbohydrates 18g6%

Fiber 3g13%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 255IU5%

Vitamin C 20.7mg25%

Calcium 49mg5%

Iron 4.9mg27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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