Aloo Tamatar Ki Sabji Recipe (Potato Tomato Curry)
Aloo Tamatar Ki Sabji, a bold, tangy North Indian curry that turns humble potatoes and tomatoes into something deeply comforting on the table in 30 minutes, with pantry spices you already own.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- ¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
- 2 tablespoons mustard oil
- ¼ teaspoon hing (asafetida) skip for gluten-free recipe
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 and ½ cups chopped tomatoes
- 2-3 green chilies slit in half
- ½ teaspoon black salt
- ½ teaspoon regular salt
- 4-5 medium boiled potatoes peeled
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (fresh coriander)
Instructions
- Add coriander seeds and fenugreek seeds to a mortar and pestle, and crush to a coarse powder.
- Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add asafaeida, cumin seeds, coriander, and fenugreek seeds powder and saute for 4-5 seconds.
- Add coriander powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, and turmeric powder, and saute for 4-5 seconds.
- Add tomatoes, green chilies, black salt, and regular salt, and cook for 3-4 minutes. Mash the tomatoes using the back of the ladle a few times.
- Crush the boiled potatoes with your palms into small pieces, then mix well with the masala.
- Add 2 cups of water and mix well. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring a few times in between. Add more water if the curry looks thick. Check for salt and add more if needed.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
Use Mustard oil for an authentic North Indian flavor. If it’s unavailable, then you can use sunflower or any neutral oil.
Mash a few potatoes at the end. This single technique separates a good aloo tamatar from a great one. It naturally thickens the gravy without any additives.
Nutrition
Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 809mg | Potassium: 1137mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 294IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 4mg
