30/10/2026
Street Style Aloo ka Salan
Ingredients:
Cooking Oil - As required
Fennel Seeds (Sonf) - 1 tsp
Cumin Seeds (Zeera) - 1 tsp
Nigella Seeds (Kalonji) - 1/2 tsp
Whole Dry Red Chillies - 2-3
Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tbsp
Tomatoes - Chopped (2 medium)
Salt - 1 tsp (or to taste)
Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp
Crushed Red Chilli - 1 tsp
Turmeric Powder (Haldi) - 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder (Dry) - 1 tsp
Cumin Powder (Zeera powder) - 1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder - 1/2 tsp
Water - As needed for gravy
Boiled & Coarsely Mashed Potatoes - 3-4 medium
Green Chillies - 2-3 (slitted)
Fresh Coriander - Chopped
Dried Fenugreek Leaves (Kasoori Methi) - 1 tbsp
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Temper the Spices: Heat cooking oil in a pan. Add fennel seeds, cumin seeds, nigella seeds, and whole dry red chillies. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
2. Add Aromatics: Stir in the ginger garlic paste and fry until golden and raw smell disappears.
3. Cook Tomatoes: Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
4. Add Spices: Add salt, red chilli powder, crushed red chilli, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and garam masala powder. Mix well and sauté the masala until oil separates from the edges.
5. Prepare Gravy: Pour in water as required to create a rich gravy consistency and let it simmer.
6. Add Potatoes: Add the boiled and coarsely mashed potatoes into the gravy and mix thoroughly.
7. Simmer: Cover the pan with a lid and let it simmer on low heat so the potatoes absorb all the flavors.
8. Final Garnish: Finally, add slitted green chillies, fresh chopped coriander, and kasoori methi. Give it a gentle mix, cover for another minute, and serve hot with puris or parathas!