Aloo Fry - Potato Fry - Alu Fry
Easy , simple and very common side dish that can be prepared in a jiffy . Pair with Dal/rasam/ Curd rice ; they are irresistible
Ingredients
- 1/2 kg Potato
- 2-3 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard
- 1/2 tsp Haldi / Turmeric
- pinch of Hing / Asafoetida
- few Curry leaves
- 1 1/2 tsp Dhania Powder / Coriander Powder
- 1/2 tsp Jeera Powder / Cumin Powder
- 1-2 tsp Chilli Powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Wash and Peel off the skin from the potatoes . Slice them into slightly thick slices and dice them into small pieces .
- Add it to water immediately to avoid browning. Keep it immersed in water until you start cooking .
- When ready to use , discard water , drain potatoes well and use .
- Take a heavy bottom kadai or pan , preferably cast iron . Add Oil . Once hot , add mustard and let it splutter . Add a pinch of hing and few curry leaves . Let the curry leaves get crisp.
- Add the drained diced potatoes to the pan and saute for 2-3 mins. Add haldi , salt and combine .
- Cover and cook for 5-6 mins on medium flame . Stir in between and continue to cook the potatoes covered .
- After 5-6 mins , potatoes would have cooked 75 % . Add Dhania powder , Jeera powder , Chilli powder , combine well. If required drizzle 1-2 tsp Oil .
- Simmer for 4-5 mins , let the potatoes get crisp . Toss in between .
- After few minutes , you will notice that potatoes are well roasted and golden brownish spots starts appearing here & there .
- Aloo fry is ready to enjoy . Serve with Dal rice / rasam rice / curd rice etc .