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    Indian mashed potatoes (Aloo chokha or Aloo Bharta)

    Jul 27, 2023 by Sravanthi. This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This Indian mashed potato(known as aloo chokha or aloo barta) is a traditional Bihari recipe. If you are bored of regular mashed potatoes, you should try this spiced version, and I am sure you will love it. This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free.

    indian mashed potatoes in a bowl

    This flavorful mashed potatoes is so easy to prepare and is a great side dish. Mustard oil is the key ingredient in this recipe, but you can skip it and use regular oil or butter. But the aloo choka taste will vary accordingly.

    Instructions

    • Cook the potatoes and keep them aside. You can boil or steam the potatoes. I usually chop the potatoes into equal-sized cubes and boil them with sufficient water.
    • While potatoes are cooking, finely chop onion, green chili, and cilantro leaves.
    • Now take a mixing bowl and add boiled potatoes.
    • Mash the potatoes using a potato masher. Unlike mashed potatoes, these can be slightly chunky.
    •  To this mashed potatoes, add all ingredients - finely chopped onion, green chili, cilantro leaves, ground black pepper, roasted cumin powder, salt, lemon juice, oil. Mix everything well.
    • Delicious and flavorful Indian-style mashed potatoes is ready to serve!

    Recipe Notes

    • Traditional Indian mashed potatoes use mustard oil, and it will be slightly spicy (pungent). Instead of mustard oil, you can use butter or clarified butter, or any oil.
    • Green chili will make this mashed potatoes spicy. So you can avoid it for a less spicy version. You can even use jalapenos and remove seeds from them before using them.
    • Fresh cilantro leaves add so much flavor. And you can use other herbs like mint leaves and dill leaves. But the taste will not be the same.
    indian mashed potatoes in a bowl

    Serving suggestions

    Traditionally this aloo choka is served with litti (baked wheat dough balls). So the closest option would be dinner rolls.
    Serve this dish with dinner rolls or with some gravy.
    I use the leftover mashed potatoes as a sandwich filling.

    Storage

    This Indian mashed potato dish keeps well in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days. However, as this recipe has raw onions, I usually do not prefer keeping it in the fridge. Instead, you can store cooked potatoes and make this recipe when needed.

    You can freeze this mashed potatoes for a month or so, but it will change the texture of potatoes.

    If you love potatoes, then try my other potato recipes.

    Sauteed mushrooms with potatoes

    Baby potato pilaf

    Yellow peas and potato curry

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    Indian mashed potatoes - Aloo Chokha (Aloo Bharta)

    Sravanthi
    This Indian mashed potato(known as aloo chokha or aloo barta) is a traditional Bihari recipe. If you are bored of regular mashed potatoes, you should try this spiced version, and I am sure you will love it. This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 2
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    Ingredients
      

    • ½ lb potatoes around 250 gms
    • ⅓ cup finely chopped onion
    • 3 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
    • 1 green chili finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
    • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
    • 1 teaspoon mustard oil
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Cook the potatoes and keep them aside. You can boil or steam the potatoes. I usually chop the potatoes into equal-sized cubes and boil them with sufficient water.
    • While potatoes are cooking, finely chop onion, green chili, and cilantro leaves.
    • Now take a mixing bowl and add boiled potatoes.
    • Mash the potatoes using a potato masher. Unlike mashed potatoes, these can be slightly chunky.
    • To this mashed potatoes, add all ingredients - finely chopped onion, green chili, cilantro leaves, ground black pepper, roasted cumin powder, salt, lemon juice, oil. Mix everything well.
    • Delicious and flavorful Indian-style mashed potatoes is ready to serve!

    Notes

    Adjust green chili, pepper powder, lime juice and salt according to your preference.
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