Achari Aloo

Baby potatoes cooked with flavourful pickle masala

Potato is the most popular and versatile among all the vegetables,so there are numerous recipes to try and experiment with.Potato is also a favourite in my family.I have posted few recipes of potatoes in my blog-Jeera aloo, Aloo Kachori , Kashmiri Dum Aloo, Dum aloo masala and few more.
There are many versions of making Achari Aloo but this recipe is simple to cook and taste very good and can be served as a side dish or as a appetizer

Preparation time-10 minutes
Cooking time-8 minutes

Side dish/Appetizer
serve-4

INGREDIENTS-

• Baby potatoes-12
• Raw mango,grated- 3.5 tbsp
• Readymade pickle masala-2 tsp
• Turmeric-1/4 tsp
• Chili powder-1 tsp
• Cooking oil-3.5 tbsp
• Asafoetida-1 /4 tsp
• Shahi jeera-3/4 tsp
• Salt- to taste

PROCEDURE-

1. Wash and lightly prick the potatoes.
2. Heat water in a big pan and add 1/2 tsp salt in it.
3. When water start boiling add potatoes in it and cook till just done.
4. Now peel the potatoes and keep aside
5. Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan and add asafoetida and grated raw mango and saute for approx 1/2 minute.
6. Now add boiled potatoes and all the spices.
7. Saute for a minute and then sprinkle 1.5 tbsp of water.
8. Cook on low flame for approx 2-3 minutes.
9. Keep stirring in between till potatoes get well coated with the spices.
10. Serve hot or cold.