Achari Aloo

ACHARI ALOO- TANGY DELICIOUS BABY POTATOES COOKED WITH   PICKLE SPICES

Achari Aloo -Potato is the most popular and versatile vegetable among all the vegetables available in the world. There are numerous delicious recipes in each country ,state and favourite of each and every family.
Achari aloo is a easy and delicious recipe . it can be served as snack/ starter or as a side dish with main course. there are so many versions of making Achari aloo but this recipe is very simple and easy to cook and taste very good.

Ingredients :-

• Boiled Baby Potato - 8 to 10 nobs
• Ginger paste - 1/2 Teaspoon
• Green Chilli - 1 chopped
• Asafoetida/Hing - a pinch
• Cumin seeds/Jeera - 1/2 Teaspoon
• Mustard seeds/Rai - 1 Teaspoon
• Kalonji/Onion seeds - 1/4 Teaspoon
• Fenugreek seeds - 1/4 Teaspoon     
• Crushed fennel seeds/Saunf - 1/2 Teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 Teaspoon
• Black salt - a pinch
• Salt - as per taste
• Red chilli powder - 1Teaspoon
• Sugar - a pinch
• Dry mango powder - 1/2 Teaspoon
• Chopped coriander leaves - as required
• Mustard oil/Sarson Ka Tel - 3 Tablespoon

Instructions :-

• Peel boiled potatoes and keep aside.
• Heat mustard oil in a pan.
• When its hot enough(reaches its smoking point)Add Nigella seeds ,Asafoetida and dry red chillies.
• Add asafoetida, cumin seeds, mustard seeds,Fenugreek seeds, kalonji, crushed fennel seeds, ginger  paste, chopped green chilli. Saute for few seconds on a low flame.
• Add turmeric powder and mix well.
• Add potatoes and mix it nicely with the oil and seasoning.
• Saute it till it looks light golden.It will take 3-4 minute.
• Mix it well .Make sure potatoes are coated nicely with this spice mix. Saute on medium flame for 2-3 minute, till it looks little crispy. Switch off  the flame now.
• Check  the seasoning.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges.
• Your Potatoes are ready to serve .