Thursday, January 26, 2012

Aaloo Ka Bhurta (Mashed Potatoes) آلو کا بھرتہ

Aaloo Ka Bhurta (Mashed Potatoes)



Aaloo Ka Bhurta is a very simple but tasty dish. It can be used for making Aaloo Ka Paratha or can be served with Roti or Side dish with Rice.





Ingredients:

  • Potatoes (Aaloo/Batata)  1/2 kg
  • Onion chopped 1
  • Tomatoes chopped 3
  • Oil 1/2 cup
  • Cumin seed whole 1/2 teaspoon
  • Chilli powder 1 teaspoon
  • Haldi 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt to taste
  • Green Chillies  chopped  2-3
  • Fresh Coriander leaves 1/2 bunch

Procedure:
  • Boil potatoes and mash coarsely.
  • Fry onion in oil till golden brown, then add tomatoes and spices, fry for 5 minutes.
  • Now add mashed potatoes and fry for few minutes then add green chillies and fresh coriander leaves and fry  for for 3 minutes then simmer.
  • Delicious Aaloo Ka bhurta is ready.
  • Serve as you wish.