Indian mashed potatoes - Aloo Chokha (Aloo Bharta)
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.
Servings 2
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.