Vrat Wale Aloo Recipe (Fasting Potato Curry)
This vrat wale aloo recipe is a quick and easy meal made of mashed boiled potatoes, tomatoes, and sendha namak. Perfectly pairs with kuttu ki puri, rajgira paratha, and even a bowl of simple curd.
Ingredients
- 4 medium boiled potatoes
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes puree
- 1 tsp rock salt (sendha namak)
- 1½ to 2 cups water
Instructions
- Mash all the boiled potatoes in a bowl or on a plate.
- Heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed kadai.
- Add some cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
- When they are cracking, add ginger and green chili.
- Saute them till the ginger is light golden.
- Next, add tomato puree and saute till the ghee releases from its sides.
- When ghee starts releasing, add the mashed boiled potatoes.
- Mix them well with the tomato masala and saute till it absorbs the flavour.
- After that, pour 1½ cups of water and salt into it.
- Mix very well and cook it until the gravy thickens.
- When the gravy thickens, turn off the flame.
Notes
- Boil the potatoes just until tender; avoid overcooking them.
- Adjust gravy consistency to your preference.
- Avoid stirring the potato curry too much while cooking.
- Add some coriander leaves and cumin powder for extra aroma.