Chatpata Aloo

Ingredients 

• 20-24 baby potatoes, boiled and peeled
• 1 1/2 tablespoons coriander seeds
• 12-16 black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds (saunf)
• 4-5 Kashmiri dried red chillies
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida
• 1/2 teaspoon onion seeds (kalonji)
• 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds (safed til)
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic 
• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon dried mango powder (amchur)
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh coriander leaves + for garnish 
• Salt to taste
• A pinch of chaat masala

Method

1. Grind together coriander seeds, peppercorns, cumin seeds, fennel seeds and red chillies to a fine powder.
2. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add asafoetida and mix. Add onion seeds and sauté for a minute.
3. Add sesame seeds and garlic, mix and sauté till fragrant.
4. Add potatoes and toss. Add chilli powder, turmeric powder and dried mango powder, mix and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add the ground powder and mix well. Add some water, mix and cook till it dries.
6. Add coriander leaves, mix and cook for a minute. Add salt and chaat masala and mix well.
7. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.