Simple Aloo Curry In Curd

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Simple aloo curry in curd or dahi wale aloo is a simple traditional aloo recipe which is quite common in Indian households. Typically served with pooris or Parathas, this aloo curry has a tangy, spicy and irrestible taste with mild spices.

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Preparation Time: 10min Cooking Time: 30min Total Time: 40 mins
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Ingredients

10 medium sized potatoes
1 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 1/2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1 tbsp cumin seeds (jeera)
salt to taste
1 1/2 tbsp garam masala powder
1 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
1 cup curds (dahi)
1/2 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp mustard seeds ( rai / sarson)
10 to 15 curry leaves (kadi patta)
1/2 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
1/2 cup water (optional)
2 tbsp oil

Method

Peel, wash and cut potatoes into 1 inch pieces, add ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chilly powder, dhania powder, garam masala powder, salt, jeera powder, 1/4 cup chopped coriander
Mix well and let the masalas coat the potatoes, keep a side for 10 minutes.
Heat oil in a kadai. add cumin and mustard seeds when it starts crackling add curry leaves and the potatoes keep fry and sauting it ocassionally when potatoes are 3/4 done
Add curds and mix well and let it cook for 4 to 5 minutes till the potatoes are cooked.
(note: if little gravy is desired add half cup of water.
Garnish with chopped coriander and serve with parathas or rice.