Tari wale aloo tamatar was the favourite aloo (potato) preparation in my home and hence I have a soft corner for it.
Potatoes are cooked in umpteen ways in India and around the world, each one more delicious than the other. They go so well with rotis, pooris or parathas. They are a staple side dish as well.
Cooked dry, with light gravy or in a curry, they are versatile and can be made in so many different ways.
You will also love Dahi ke Aloo, Garlic Roasted potatoes, Aloo Methi, Aloo Matar, Dum Aloo, Vrat wale aloo and Jeera aloo
This curry does not use onion and garlic. Hence it is also made as vrat food for Navratri, Diwali, Maha Shivratri, Janmashtami and other times.
Ingredients
1. Potatoes: 3 medium-sized boiled potatoes are used in this curry. You can make it from raw potatoes too, but it will take more time.
2. Tomatoes: 2 large, ripe tomatoes are finely chopped and used here. They form the gravy base of this curry.
3. Spices: Ground ginger, Cumin seeds, asafoetida (optional), along with garam masala, ground coriander, turmeric powder and cayenne are used.
4. Oil: 2 tsp. vegetable oil or mustard oil is used for tempering the spices. Use ghee if cooking for vrat or festivals.
5. Salt: About half a tsp. salt is used in the curry.
6. Chopped cilantro: It is used for final garnish and tastes so good.
Instructions
Chop the potatoes and tomatoes and keep aside. You can use raw potatoes too. In this case, peel them and chop into pieces.
Heat oil in a pan/kadhai. Add in cumin seeds and ground ginger. Wait for them to cook for a couple of minutes. Now add in the asafoetida. Fry for 15 seconds. Add in the tomatoes and some salt.
Let the tomatoes soften, release their water and cook. Add a little water if needed.
Once they are mushy, add the turmeric, ground coriander, garam masala, cayenne and salt and tip in the potatoes. Mix well. Cook for a couple of minutes.
Add some water for a slight gravy. Cover and cook for a few minutes more. If using raw potatoes, you may need about 10 minutes. For boiled potatoes, you only need about 5 minutes to incorporate the flavors.
Now taste and adjust the seasoning. Your aloo tari recipe or aloo tamatar is ready. Add more water if you like slightly more curry.
The curry will be runny. You can smash potatoes with the back of a ladle to slightly thicken the curry.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro. It tastes so good.
Expert Tips
1. Made with boiled potatoes, it gets done very quickly. Otherwise, you can use raw potatoes.
2. If you wish to boil potatoes separately, you can do that in a pan with water. It takes about 15-20 minutes for medium potatoes. You can also use a manual pressure cooker or Instant pot.
3. You can mash the potatoes a bit to make a slightly thick curry.
4. You can also make it dry by avoiding the use of any water.
5. This is perfect with rotis, pooris and parathas and is the easiest curry to get right.
6. Adjust the spices to taste especially the cayenne if you don't like much heat. Sometimes I add ground fennel seeds and pepper to add extra flavor.
Here's the recipe card
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Tari wale Aloo Tamatar Recipe | Easy Potato curry
Ingredients
- 3 potatoes boiled
- 2 tomatoes finely chopped
- 1 tbsp. ginger minced
- 2 tsp. vegetable oil or ghee
- ½ tsp. cumin seeds
- 1 pinch asafoetida
- ½ tsp. turmeric powder
- 1 tsp. garam masala powder
- ½ tsp. cayenne or as per taste
- 1 tsp. ground coriander
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tbsp. cilantro
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Instructions
- Chop the potatoes and tomatoes and keep aside. Heat oil in a pan/kadhai. Add in mustard and cumin seeds. Wait for them to sputter. Add minced ginger and cook for a couple of minutes.
- Now add in the asafoetida. Fry for a minute. Add in the tomatoes and some salt. Let the tomatoes soften, release their water and cook. Add a little water if needed.
- Now add the turmeric, garam masala, cayenne and salt and tip in the potatoes. Mix well. Cook for a couple of minutes.
- Add some water for a slight gravy. Cover and cook for a few minutes more. Now taste and adjust the seasoning. Your tari wale aloo tamatar is ready.
- Serve hot, garnished with coriander leaves.
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Simple, home cooked food that is yummy. You can also have this with rava idlis or with boiled rice.
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nabanita says
I love potatoes..I want them in everything...This just moved to the dinner menu tonight ?
Rachna says
You would love it. I am sure of it. 🙂
nabanita says
I love potatoes..I want them in everything...This just moved to the dinner menu tonight ?
Rachna says
You would love it. I am sure of it. 🙂
Shailaja V says
I love the simplicity of this recipe so much! Anything with aloo gets my vote and Gy's too 😉 Will make this for dabba tomorrow 🙂
Rachna says
Oh yes, so simple and so tasty. This is my quick fix recipe when l am in a rush. Hope Gy likes it. 🙂
Shailaja V says
I love the simplicity of this recipe so much! Anything with aloo gets my vote and Gy's too 😉 Will make this for dabba tomorrow 🙂
Rachna says
Oh yes, so simple and so tasty. This is my quick fix recipe when l am in a rush. Hope Gy likes it. 🙂
Beat About The Book says
I love this one. Aaloo tamatar with puri would often be our Sunday brunch. Or when we had sudden guests our mum would make this one. Easy to cook and simply delicious. Soul food - just like you said. With idlis is a new combination. I wouldn't have thought of that.
Rachna says
Oh yes. Same at my place, with parathas too. Here in Bangalore, they serve rava idli with aloo sagoo which tastes like our aloo tamatar (except for the coconut).
Beat About The Book says
I love this one. Aaloo tamatar with puri would often be our Sunday brunch. Or when we had sudden guests our mum would make this one. Easy to cook and simply delicious. Soul food - just like you said. With idlis is a new combination. I wouldn't have thought of that.
Rachna says
Oh yes. Same at my place, with parathas too. Here in Bangalore, they serve rava idli with aloo sagoo which tastes like our aloo tamatar (except for the coconut).
Rajlakshmi says
This looks so Yummmm and so easy to make. Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Rachna says
Thanks, Rajlakshmi. Hope you enjoy the recipe.
Rajlakshmi says
This looks so Yummmm and so easy to make. Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Rachna says
Thanks, Rajlakshmi. Hope you enjoy the recipe.
Parul Thakur says
Ah! Ghar ki yaad aa gai Rachna. Have these with poori and then some jalebi 🙂 Thank you for this trip down the memory lane 🙂
Rachna says
Glad that it triggered warm, ghar ka memories in you. 🙂
Parul Thakur says
Ah! Ghar ki yaad aa gai Rachna. Have these with poori and then some jalebi 🙂 Thank you for this trip down the memory lane 🙂
Rachna says
Glad that it triggered warm, ghar ka memories in you. 🙂
Bikram says
This is my mum's favourite. Hence got to eat a lot of this.. Yummyliscious. .
Rachna says
How lovely!
Bikram says
This is my mum's favourite. Hence got to eat a lot of this.. Yummyliscious. .
Rachna says
How lovely!
Hemangini says
wow.. this is a breeze! I see so many western food blogs and in that yours is cute little nook of India.. Lovely. I love potatoes. 😀
Hemangini says
wow.. this is a breeze! I see so many western food blogs and in that yours is cute little nook of India.. Lovely. I love potatoes. 😀