Aloo Ke Gutke Recipe (Pahadi Aloo Gutuk)
Aloo Gutke (Pahadi Aloo Gutuk) is a traditional snack or side dish from the state of Uttarakhand in India. It is basically potato cubes cooked with spices. Here is how to make it.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 300 grams potatoes
- 2 tablespoons mustard oil or any other cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon jambu spice optional
- 2 whole dry red chilies
- 1 teaspoon chopped green chilies
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)
Instructions
Cook The Potatoes
- Wash the potatoes and add them to a pressure cooker along with 2 cups of water.
- Pressure cook for 2 whistles on high heat.
- Remove the cooker from heat and let the pressure release on its own
- Cool the potatoes and then remove their skin
- Note - You can also cook the potatoes in an instant pot. Add them to an instant pot with 2 teaspoons salt and ¼ cup water. Press PRESSURE COOK and set the timer for 2 minutes at high pressure. Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Release the remaining pressure manually and open the lid. Drain the water.
Make The Sabji
- Cut the potatoes into ½-inch cubes.
- Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, jambu, dry red chilies, and green chilies, and saute for 8-10 seconds.
- Add the cubed potatoes and mix well.
- Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, and salt, and mix well.
- Reduce the heat to low.
- Cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid and let the potatoes cook until tender, and brown charred marks appear on them (12-15 minutes). Stir a few times while cooking.
- Check for salt and add more if needed.
- Garnish the potatoes with cilantro and serve hot.
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Notes
Aloo Gutuk are traditionally made in a cast-iron kadai, which makes them slightly darker in color and gives them a peculiar taste.
If not, regular potatoes work great for this recipe, too. If you use baby potatoes, just cut them in half.
Adjust the green chilies depending on your taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 84IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
