Masala Aloo Bhujia

Masala Aloo Bhujia is a popular dish in many Bihari homes. It's a quick and tasty stir-fry made with baby potatoes and roasted and ground spices. This dish is perfect for busy days and pairs well with dal chawal, rotis, or even with poori and paratha. This bhujia is loved my many because of its crispy texture and flavorful spices.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Indian

Keyword masala aloo bhujia

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings people

Calories 124kcal

Author Puja

Equipment

Ingredients

900 gm Potato
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
Asafoetida a pinch
1/2 tsp Panch Phoran
5-6 tbsp Mustard Oil
1 tsp Salt

For Masala Gundi

2 tbsp Coriander Seeds
1 tbsp Cumin Seeds
2 Whole Dry Red Chilli
12 Black Pepper

Instructions

First off all dry roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, pepper and whole dry red chilli one by one. ( you can roast cumin and pepper together)
Once roasted take them out in a plate one by one and let it cool down.
Now coarsely grind the spices and set aside.
Now wash and cut the potato. (If it is baby potatoes , cut them into two pieces, but if the potatoes are bigger in size then cut them into 4 pieces.
Wash again properly.
Heat oil in a pan/wok, add panch-phoran and let it splutter.
Once it starts spluttering add asafoetida.
And then add potato.
Now add turmeric and salt. Mix well.
Cover and cook on a slow flame until the potatoes are almost cooked, stirring in between.
Remove the cover and fry potatoes until it gets cooked well and also it becomes a little crispy.
Now add the powdered masala and mix well.
Cook for another 4-5 minutes, stirring in between. And switch off the flame.
Serve hot along with dal chawal or kadhi chawal.
You can also serve with poori or paratha or any rice and curry combo.

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