Ajwain-Aloo Subzi

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Good for all occasion.

Easy

Ajwain-Aloo Subzi
Preparation time
Cooking time

Ingredients

For 4 Person(s)

Recipe

  • 6 medium-sized boiled potatoes, cut in cubes
  • 5 medium-sized tomatoes (pureed or chopped finely)
  • 4 tablespoon(s) cooking oil
  • 1.5 teaspoon(s) ajwain seeds
  • 5 green chilies, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon(s) asafetida powder (heeng)
  • 2 teaspoon(s) garam masala powder
  • 2 teaspoon(s) red chili powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon(s) turmeric powder
  • 8 fresh curry leaves
  • 2 tablespoon(s) finely chopped cilantro leaves
  • 2 cup(s) water, for gravy
  • 1 tablespoon(s) grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon(s) salt, or to taste

Ajwain-Aloo Subzi Directions

  1. Heat oil in a kadai or a heavy bottomed pot.
  2. Add ajwain seeds. When the seeds splutter add asafetida and green chilies.
  3. Saute for few seconds.
  4. Add the tomato puree, salt and curry leaves.
  5. Sauté & cook covered for 10 min or low heat.
  6. Add red chili powder and turmeric powder.
  7. Cook covered on low heat till oil separates.
  8. Add the potatoes and sauté for 5 minutes.
  9. Add sufficient water to make gravy.
  10. Boil on a medium flame till the gravy thickens.
  11. Add grated ginger and garam masala powder & Mix.
  12. Garnish with coriander leaves.
  13. Serve hot with garam roti, crisp paratha or purees.

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