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Pudina Aloo

Spicy minted potatoes that are rich in flavour and are so easy to make - these are going to become a regular feature to your weeknight cooks.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g boiled baby potatoes
  • 3/4 cup fresh mint
  • 1/3 cup fresh coriander
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 stick of ginger
  • 1/4 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp asafoetida
  • 1 small chilli chopped
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala
  • vegetable oil for cooking

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, or nutribullet or blender, combine the mint, coriander, coriander stalk, ginger, and water until it makes a smooth paste. It's okay if it is a bit watery. Set this aside
  • Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a non-stick fry pan or pot until just hot over the lowest heat setting
  • Add the cumin seeds, asafoetida, and chopped chilli. Make sure you stir using a wooden spoon to ensure the cumin does not burn
  • Add the potatoes and coat well in the oil and cumin seeds and heat through to develop some colour
  • Pour in the mint and coriander mixture prepared in step 1 and mix everything through. Cook this until the mixture starts to dry a little as the water evaporates
  • Add the lemon juice and then the garam masala
  • Cook the potatoes through, until you see some crisping of the potato skin
  • Serve hot with some yogurt, fresh mint, some fresh red chilli and some lemon wedges. I love serving this with fresh naan, or papad/poppadum as a main or as a little snack
Keyword aloo, mint, potato, subzi