Spicy Potato Curry
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The cuisine in India is as diverse as it’s people. A potato curry is the Indian equivalent of a burger. It is cheap as chips, not really served in restaurants and more prevalent in little eating shacks in small streets served with puris (puffed Indian fried bread). It is fast and convenient and graces family tables for a quick weeknight dinner or is ladled into dabbas (steel tiered lunchboxes that are wheeled around by the dozen on bicycles and delivered to offices for lunch). With 28 states, each region has it’s own version of a potato curry. The version I share today is from the Western state of Gujarat where I have my roots. It is distinguised by the sweetness accompanying the spiciness. The presence of sugar and the use of coconut instantly pegs it down to Western India. It is a delicious curry which is very easy to make and absolutely fuss free. It freezes well and can be made ahead because it tastes even better after the spices have developed their flavour the next day. Sometimes I like to leave the skin of the potatoes on especially if they are new potatoes and I have managed to scrub them clean. It gives a rustic feel to the curry that is complimented by fire roasted rotis. You can also make variations to this curry by adding some green peas or cauliflower florets when you add the potatoes.
SPICY POTATO CURRY
An easy weeknight meal that is ready in 30 minutes. Great with steamed rice, or storebought naan or even crusty grain bread.
Preparation Time – 10 Minutes
Cooking Time – 30 Minutes
Makes – To Serve 4
Ingredients
4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
2 tomatoes
1/2 inch piece of ginger
1 small green chili
1/4 cup coriander stalks
1/4 cup coriander leaves
2 tablespoons fresh or dried grated coconut
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground red chili
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups water
salt to taste
Method
Purée tomatoes, ginger, green chili and coriander stalks with a dash of water in a food processor or blender.
Heat oil in a deep pan on medium. Sauté cumin seeds until starting to brown. Add the tomato mixture, sugar, salt, turmeric, cumin and chili powder. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add the potatoes and water. Cover with a vented lid and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes till potatoes are cooked through but still firm. Make sure the liquid has evaporated if you like a dry-ish curry, otherwise let some of the liquid remain.
Watch the curry to see if it needs more water or lower heat (this happens when all liquid is gone and potatoes start to stick and burn). Adjust heat and water accordingly.
Garnish with coriander leaves and coconut. Serve hot.
I love all the wonderful spices in this dish! It’ll be the perfect fall dish!
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I love potato curry (and I loved the time I spent in India)! I have a dabba which I bought in Mumbai – so handy.
Nothing beats those gorgeous, warm spices. I also love leaving the skin on potatoes. Beautiful recipe and photos, as usual
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oooh nice. you have a dabba! I bought one from India too, we use it for picnics – very cool and quirky! Nick used to have a thermos-dabba tiered and all that used to keep lunch warm when we were in Singapore.
Potato Curry is comfort… every household have their version and every version is as delicious as the other one….
This looks fabulous, I am making potato curry n puris for dinner, the railway station style very spicy and shamelessly comforting.. Hahhaha
But your version is right up my alley for next time…
Gorgeous!!
I love the sound of that. Love railway station style
We do almost same way …looks so delish..nice pics
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I LOVE Potato Curry – I’ve never seen a version like this though…yum.
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I love the spices with the coconut here, scrumptious!
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A wonderful curry! It looks so appetizing. Gorgeous clicks too.
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Rosa
wow this looks semi-easy and VERY good! even at 10:30AM. must make tonight as i have some potatoes about to go bad
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Potato curries are so comforting and delicious – this one sounds really beautifully spiced. Yum!
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I went out to an amazing Indian restaurant in DC tonight and had a dish just like this one. It was wonderful, I’ll have to try yours so I can enjoy it at home!
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wow Sneh! thats wonderful, one just can’t have enough recipes of potato bhaaji. love this version.
This looks absolutely delightful,Sneh! Gorgeous clicks too
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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If a ‘non-potato’ person like me looks at this recipe and says I > make this
! it just must sound moreish!! And the ingredients are there and I’m certain I’ll enjoy!
Yum, I guess it’s similar to the curry inside those little curry puff pastries?
yes, kind of like that
I love potatoes! And I love making potatoes in different ways… Your sweet and spicy Gujju version sounds fantastic! My favorite is made in Sarson ka Tel (Mustrad oil) with Panch Phoran ka tadka and fried till golden brown… Comfort food at its best!
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Looks so easy to make! Thank you for sharing!
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I must be a fan of western Indian cuisine them because I do like some coconut in my curry.
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Fuss free and ready in less than 30 minutes is my kind of meal!
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Lovely photos! Potato curry is so cozy and warming. I’ve never had a version with coconut added, but I love the sound of it. Great recipe.
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Lovely capture of the potato curry! Looks delicious.
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