Ganga Kinare wale Aloo/Potatoes in curd

Simple is Humble !

Simple things in life are truly so humble that they never really gain that much of attention. We tend to take them for granted and forget their importance but they always remain close to our heart. 

I am hereby starting a new series of ultra simple recipes which have been made over and over in my kitchen and which are a part of our everyday simple meals. It was a thought that came to me after realizing that all my recent recipes have been on my fetish-Baking. Simple everyday food is something that I have ignored on my blog since the beginning. Therefore, this is just an attempt to share everyday super simple silly food.

This recipe is for that super perfect lazy day where you do not want to spend too much time in the kitchen. It is also ridiculously simple with no garlic, onions or tomatoes and yet is so yummy. We pair it with Atte ki Puri and a khatti meethi chutney. It can also be devoured with plain boiled rice. 

Recipe Source: Mummy dear

Ingredients : 

• 400 gm boiled potatoes(around 8-9 medium sized)
• 4-5 tbsp curd
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp coriander powder
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp panchphoron(fenugreek seed, nigella seed, cumin seed, black mustard seed and fennel seed in equal parts)
• 1 tsp amchur powder
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• 2-3 green chillies, slit
• 4 tbsp oil
• chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

Procedure : 

Peel the boiled potatoes and mash them roughly so that you have some chunks. 

Heat oil in a pan. Meanwhile take a small bowl and add the red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt. Add enough water to dilute and make a runny paste.

Add panchphoron to the oil and let it splutter.

Add the diluted masala to the oil and cook for around 2-3 minutes till the masala leaves oil on the sides.

Add the slit green chillies and the mashed potatoes. Add amchur powder and about a cup of water and let it boil. 

Mash some pieces of potatoes very well as this will make the gravy thick. 

Add curd and mix. Sprinkle garam masala powder and remove from flame. 

Sprinkle with coriander leaves and a dollop of curd.

Served best with hot puris and khata meetha aam ka achaar or Amla khata meetha achaar 

Happy Simple Food Enjoying
Amrita