A is for Aaloo Bhujia - (Potato Curry)
Spicy Potatoes - One of the most widely used and easy to cook vegetable, worldwide is potatoes.
WHAT WE USE
1. Potatoes - 2 lbs.
2. Shan Aaloo Bhaji (spice mix) 2/3 pack.
3. Yellow onion - 2 medium size and finely chopped (if you have a chopper then don't hesitate to use it).
4. Fresh tomatoes - 3 medium sized and finely chopped (go ahead and use the chopper).
5. If you like then throw 2 cloves of minced garlic also or else forget it.
6. Cooking oil.
7. Finely chopped cilantro, at the end to garnish.
HOW WE COOK
* Keep stirring finely chopped onions in oil, over medium-high heat, until the onions become translucent.
* Add chopped tomatoes, Shan spice mix, potatoes and about 1 glass of water, on high heat.
* Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat, cover it and let it simmer, stirring it occasionally. It should take you 15 to 20 minutes before it thickens and potatoes start becoming soft.
* Turn heat to high and stir occasionally.
* Once you feel that potatoes are soft (remember you want little bit of texture not just soft mashed potatoes), take it off the heat.
SUGGESTED SERVING
* Add fresh cilantro for decoration and taste to the top.
* For added taste, squeeze fresh over the curry, to your taste.
* Tastes good with Chutney.
Enjoy and let me know how it tastes. I would love to hear from you. Remember, cooking isn't difficult, people make it difficult, or think that it is. The same ingredients are used all over the world in many different ways, and it is okay to experiment to find what you like the best. Trust me, it's even okay to mess it up!