Aloo Mewawale

By Praveen Kumar

Ingredients:
Potatoes – 12, medium and peeled
Coriander Leaves – 1/2 cup, chopped
Onion – 4, chopped and ground
Ginger Garlic Paste – 1 tblsp
Chilli Powder – 1 tblsp
Turmeric Powder – 1 tsp
Salt as per taste
Almonds – 1/4 cup, coarsely pounded
Pistachios – 1/4 cup, coarsely pounded
Tomatoes – 3, skinned and ground
Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder – 1 tsp
Cream – 4 tblsp
Sugar – 1 tblsp
Oil – 1 cup

Method:
1. Make a hole into each potato.
2. Stuff with nuts mixed with salt and a few coriander leaves.
3. Close with potato pieces.
4. Heat oil.
5. Fry 2 to 3 potatoes at a time till browned.
6. Drain and reserve.
7. In the same oil, add cumin seeds.
8. When they crackle, add onion paste.
9. Brown and then add tomato and ginger-garlic paste.
10. Brown.
11. Add the powdered spices.
12. Fry till oil separates from the paste.
13. Add potatoes and 1 1/2 cups of hot water.
14. Add cream, salt and sugar
15. Simmer till potatoes are cooked and gravy is well blended.

Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar is the Chief Food Officer at Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. Praveen is a passionate foodie and love to cook. Having spent a few years in the retail fast food world, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. Join him on a flavorful journey.

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