Potato Khichdi Video by Tarla Dalal

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A satiating and tasty khichdi made without any cereals or pulses – can you believe it? Well, here is a unique khichdi made with potato as the base. Perked up with crushed peanuts, green chillies and lemon juice, this lip-smacking Potato Khichdi has a pleasing combination of spiciness and tanginess that you will surely enjoy.

Recipe Description for Potato Khichdi, Aloo Khichdi for Vrat, Upvas

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 12 mins
Makes 3 servings
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Ingredients

For Potato Khichdi
4 medium sized potatoes
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
5 curry leaves (kadi patta)
salt to taste
1 tsp green chilli paste
1 1/2 tsp lemon juice
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania) , optional
1/4 cup roasted and coarsely crushed peanuts
1 tbsp sugar

Method

For potato khichdi

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Squeeze out the water completely by squeezing it between your palms. Keep aside.
Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan, add the cumin seeds and curry leaves and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
Add the potatoes and salt, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 8 minutes, or till the potatoes are cooked, while stirring occasionally.
Add the green chilli paste, lemon juice, coriander, peanuts, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the sugar, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
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