Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Sliced Potatoes in thin Gravy ... Aloo ki Qatlian shorbay wali


Sliced potatoes cooked in a simple onion & tomato gravy with spices.

Sliced Potatoes in thin Gravy ... Aloo ki Qatlian shorbay wali

*  Prep. Time : 10 minutes
*  Cook. Time : 35 - 40 minutes
*  Serves : 2 - 3

  • 125 gm. potatoes, peeled & thinly sliced ( not too thin or too thick, keep in water )
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds ( methi dana )
  • 1/8 tsp.  nigella seeds ( kalonji )
  • 1 tsp. ginger & garlic paste
  • 1/2 to 3/4 tsp. red chillies powder
  • 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp. salt ( or to taste )
  • 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp. garam masala powder
  • 2 green chillies, finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

  • Heat oil in a pan. Add onion and fry on medium heat until it turns golden.
  • Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds & nigella seeds; fry for few seconds.
  • Add ginger garlic paste, red chillies powder, turmeric powder; fry for few seconds ( take care not to burn it ).
  • Add tomato, salt and ( 1/2 cup ) water.
  • Cover & cook on medium heat for 15 minutes until the tomatoes are softened & the water dries out.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture leaves oil.
  • Add potatoes & (1 cup ) water; stir well.
    • Cover & cook on medium heat until potatoes are tender.
    • Sprinkle garam masala, green chillies & chopped coriander.
    • Serve with Chapati.

    Sending this to the event Veggie/Fruit A Month - Potato hosted by Divya and started by Priya

    Also sending this to the event Any One Can Cook - Series 13 by Umm Mymoonah


    Thank you for stopping by! Enjoy!!! 

    12 comments :

    1. A different name, looks very yummy. Thank you for linking with Any One Can Cook : )

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    2. tangy gravy with potatoes......loving it

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    3. Fantastic recipe...looks tempting and delicious!

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    4. Thank you so much Akheela, Ayeesha, Savitha & Dimah for your wonderful comments. Glad that you all liked it :)

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    5. will go perfect with hot hot puris :)

      US Masala

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    6. Thank you Aipi for the visit and your comment :)

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    7. Salaam Ambreen - I made this and posted it at http://sarahmir.wordpress.com/ Thanks for such a wonderful recipe!

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      1. Thank you so much for trying out the recipe. Sure, I'll have a look at your post :)

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    8. The aloo gravy looks mouthwatering.

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