INDIAN MASHED POTATOES (ALOO CHOKHA OR ALOO BHARTA)

This Indian easy peasy spiced mashed potato(known as aloo chokha or aloo barta) is a traditional Bihari recipe. If you are bored of regular mashed potatoes, you should try this spiced version, and I am sure you will love it. This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free.

I’m sure the moment you try this Aloo Chokha recipe, you’ll instantly add it to your list of favorites.

Ingredients 

180 gms Cleaned Potatoes 

⅓ cup finely chopped onion

3 teaspoon chopped coriander leaves

1 green chili finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

½ teaspoon cumin powder

1 -2 teaspoon mustard oil

Salt to taste

Method 

1.First boil or steam the potatoes. Allow them to become warm. You can steam them in a pan or electric rice cooker or pressure cook them in 1.25 to 1.5 cups water for 5 to 6 whistles.

2.While potatoes are cooking, finely chop onion, green chili, and coriander leaves.

Now take a mixing bowl and add boiled, peeled potatoes.

3.Mash the potatoes using a potato masher.To this mashed potatoes, add all ingredients - finely chopped onion, green chili, coriander leaves, roasted cumin powder, salt, lemon juice, oil. Mix everything well.

Delicious and flavorful Indian-style mashed potatoes is ready to serve!