Rajasthani Masala Aloo (Potatoes in Red chilli paste gravy)

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A rajasthani aloo recipe made with whole spices and red chilies paste.

Ingredients:

4 small Potatoes

2 large tomatoes, pureed

1 onion, chopped

1 bay leaf

2 -3 cardamoms

2 cinnamon sticks

2-3 cloves

1/4 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp coriander powder

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

Oil

Salt to taste

4-5 whole red chilies, soaked in water

Method:

• Wash and peel potatoes. Deep fry them to golden brown colour.
• Grind red chilies to a thick paste by adding little water. (Use chilli paste as per taste).
• Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan; add cumin seeds and other whole spices.
• When seeds splutter, add onion and sauté for a minute.
• Add ginger garlic paste, red chilli paste and mix well.
• Now add turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt and cook for 4 -5 minutes.
• Add tomato puree and cook till oil separates.
• Add about 1/2 cup of water to the gravy. Boil and simmer for 3 -5 minutes.
• Add the fried potatoes to the gravy and simmer on low flame for few minutes.
• Serve hot with Nan / Roti.