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Matthe Wale Aloo

This recipe features mashed potatoes that soak up a rich buttermilk-based gravy, laced with aromatic spices and the earthy goodness of dried fenugreek leaves, creating a flavour that’s both comforting and indulgent.

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Main ingredientsButtermilk, Potatoes, Mustard oil, Cumin seeds, Asafoetida, Ginger, Green chillies, Kashmiri red chilli powder, Turmeric powder, Coriander powder, Fresh coriander leaves, Dried fenugreek leaves
CuisineUttar Pradesh
CoarseMain course vegetarian
Prep time15-20 minutes
Cook time20-25 minutes
Serve4
TasteSpicy
Level of cookingEasy
OthersVegetarian

Ingredients

  • 3 cups buttermilk (mattha)
  • 3 medium potatoes (aloo), boiled and peeled
  • 3 tablespoons mustard oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
  • 1 inch ginger, finely chopped
  • 2-3 green chillies, chopped
  • 1½ teaspoons Kashmiri red chilli powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves
  • ½ tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
  • Fresh coriander sprig for garnish
  • Pooris for serving

Method

  1. Mash boiled potatoes and set aside.
  2. Heat mustard oil in a kadai till it begins to smoke. Add cumin seeds and once they start to change the colour, add asafoetida and mix well.
  3. Add ginger and green chillies, mix and sauté for 1 minute. Add potatoes, mix and sauté on medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add Kashmiri red chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder and mix well.
  5. Add buttermilk and mix well. Add salt, mix and cook on medium heat for 6-8 minutes.
  6. Add coriander leaves and dried fenugreek leaves and mix well.
  7. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot with pooris.
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