Aloo Chokha Recipe
Aloo Chokha is a flavorful Indian mashed potato dish featuring boiled potatoes mixed with mustard oil, achar masala, green chilies, red onion, and fresh cilantro. It’s a simple yet spicy and tangy side dish commonly enjoyed with Indian breads and meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 500 grams Yukon Gold potatoes
Vegetables & Herbs
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1–2 green chilies, finely chopped
- 2–3 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
Seasonings & Oil
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 & ¼ teaspoon mustard oil
- 1 & ½ teaspoon achar masala (from your favorite pickle)
Instructions
- Boil Potatoes: Wash 500 grams of Yukon Gold potatoes and cut them in half. Place them in a pot, fill with water, and boil on medium-high heat on the stovetop until the potatoes are completely cooked and soft, about 20 minutes.
- Drain and Peel: Drain the hot water and allow the potatoes to cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, peel the potato skins off and transfer the peeled potatoes to a large bowl.
- Mash Potatoes: Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- Add Flavorings: Add the finely chopped red onion, salt, green chilies, mustard oil, achar masala, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with mashed potatoes.
- Mix and Mash: Mix all ingredients together thoroughly, mashing slightly with a fork or potato masher to evenly incorporate the spices and aromatics. Taste and adjust salt or spice levels as needed. Your Aloo Chokha is ready to serve!
Notes
- For quicker cooking, you can boil potatoes in a pressure cooker or microwave instead of the stovetop.
- Adjust the number of green chilies according to your preferred spice level.
- Mustard oil imparts a distinctive sharp flavor; substitute with vegetable oil if unavailable but flavor will differ.
- Achar masala can be sourced from store-bought pickles or homemade achar (pickle) spice blends.
- Serve Aloo Chokha warm or at room temperature as a side dish with Indian breads like roti or paratha.
Keywords: Aloo Chokha, mashed potatoes, Indian side dish, achar masala, mustard oil, spicy potatoes
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