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    Tari wale Aloo Tamatar UP Style

    Published: Jun 7, 2016 Β· Modified: Apr 6, 2020 by Rachna Β·

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    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.

    Today, I share a recipe which is really simple to make and can be whipped up in 10 if you have boiled potatoes at hand. Tari wale aloo tamatarΒ was the favourite aloo (potato) preparation in my home and hence I have a soft corner for it.

    aloo tamatar

    It is delicious and almost like soul food for me. When I went to Agra few years ago, I ended up having it in a lot of places instantly making me nostalgic. After all, I do originally belong to UP and a lot of what I make at home has influences of that state's cuisine. This potato curry does not need onion, ginger and garlic. Hence it is also made as vrat food or prasad for Navratri, Diwali, Maha Shivratri, Janmashtami and other times.

    Here's the simple aloo tamatar recipe:

    Ingredients:

    3 medium-sized boiled potatoes

    2 large, ripe tomatoes finely chopped

    For the tadka/tempering

    2 tsp. vegetable oil/mustard oil

    1 tsp. cumin seeds

    Β½ tsp. mustard seeds (optional)

    1 pinch of asafoetida

    Β½ tsp. turmeric powder

    1 tsp. garam masala powder

    1 tsp. chilli powder (or as per taste)

    2-3 green chillies chopped (optional)

    salt to taste

    chopped coriander for garnish

    Recipe:

    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.

    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.

    Pro Tips

    1. You can mash the potatoes a bit to make a slightly thick curry.
    2. You can also make it dry by avoiding the use of any water.
    3. This is perfect with rotis, pooris and parathas and is the easiest curry to get right.
    aloo tomato

    Tari wale Aloo Tamatar Recipe | Easy Potato curry

    Rachna Parmar
    This tari wale aloo tamatar is a UP specialty. I love this simple potato curry. It is delicious and so very easy to make.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main Course | Curry
    Cuisine North Indian | Uttar Pradesh | Punjabi
    Servings 4
    Calories 156 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 3 medium-sized boiled potatoes
    • 2 large ripe tomatoes finely chopped
    • For the tadka/tempering
    • 2 tsp. vegetable oil/mustard oil
    • 1 tsp. cumin seeds
    • Β½ tsp. mustard seeds optional
    • 1 pinch of asafoetida
    • Β½ tsp. turmeric powder
    • 1 tsp. garam masala powder
    • 1 tsp. chilli powder or as per taste
    • 2-3 green chillies chopped optional
    • salt to taste
    • chopped coriander for garnish

    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.
    • 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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    Notes

    1. You can mash the potatoes a bit to make a slightly thick curry.
    2. You can also make it dry by avoiding the use of any water.
    3. This is perfect with rotis, pooris and parathas and is the easiest curry to get right.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 32mgPotassium: 743mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 381IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 3mg
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    Simple, home cooked food that is yummy. You can also have this with rava idlis or with boiled rice.

    aloo tamatar

    If you like this aloo tamatar recipe, I request you to leave a * star rating either on the recipe card or in the comments. Thanks.

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    Comments

    1. nabanita says

      June 07, 2016 at 4:15 pm

      I love potatoes..I want them in everything...This just moved to the dinner menu tonight ?

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        June 07, 2016 at 4:31 pm

        You would love it. I am sure of it. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    2. nabanita says

      June 07, 2016 at 4:15 pm

      I love potatoes..I want them in everything...This just moved to the dinner menu tonight ?

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        June 07, 2016 at 4:31 pm

        You would love it. I am sure of it. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    3. Shailaja V says

      June 08, 2016 at 11:32 am

      I love the simplicity of this recipe so much! Anything with aloo gets my vote and Gy's too πŸ˜‰ Will make this for dabba tomorrow πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        June 08, 2016 at 7:40 pm

        Oh yes, so simple and so tasty. This is my quick fix recipe when l am in a rush. Hope Gy likes it. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    4. Shailaja V says

      June 08, 2016 at 11:32 am

      I love the simplicity of this recipe so much! Anything with aloo gets my vote and Gy's too πŸ˜‰ Will make this for dabba tomorrow πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        June 08, 2016 at 7:40 pm

        Oh yes, so simple and so tasty. This is my quick fix recipe when l am in a rush. Hope Gy likes it. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    5. Beat About The Book says

      June 08, 2016 at 12:04 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        June 08, 2016 at 7:41 pm

        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).

        Reply
    6. Beat About The Book says

      June 08, 2016 at 12:04 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        June 08, 2016 at 7:41 pm

        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).

        Reply
    7. Rajlakshmi says

      June 08, 2016 at 5:39 pm

      This looks so Yummmm and so easy to make. Thanks for the recipe πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        June 08, 2016 at 7:44 pm

        Thanks, Rajlakshmi. Hope you enjoy the recipe.

        Reply
    8. Rajlakshmi says

      June 08, 2016 at 5:39 pm

      This looks so Yummmm and so easy to make. Thanks for the recipe πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        June 08, 2016 at 7:44 pm

        Thanks, Rajlakshmi. Hope you enjoy the recipe.

        Reply
    9. Parul Thakur says

      June 08, 2016 at 9:18 pm

      Ah! Ghar ki yaad aa gai Rachna. Have these with poori and then some jalebi πŸ™‚ Thank you for this trip down the memory lane πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        June 09, 2016 at 9:33 am

        Glad that it triggered warm, ghar ka memories in you. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    10. Parul Thakur says

      June 08, 2016 at 9:18 pm

      Ah! Ghar ki yaad aa gai Rachna. Have these with poori and then some jalebi πŸ™‚ Thank you for this trip down the memory lane πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        June 09, 2016 at 9:33 am

        Glad that it triggered warm, ghar ka memories in you. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    11. Bikram says

      June 16, 2016 at 12:41 pm

      This is my mum's favourite. Hence got to eat a lot of this.. Yummyliscious. .

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        June 18, 2016 at 10:47 am

        How lovely!

        Reply
    12. Bikram says

      June 16, 2016 at 12:41 pm

      This is my mum's favourite. Hence got to eat a lot of this.. Yummyliscious. .

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        June 18, 2016 at 10:47 am

        How lovely!

        Reply
    13. Hemangini says

      July 13, 2016 at 7:50 pm

      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. πŸ˜€

      Reply
    14. Hemangini says

      July 13, 2016 at 7:50 pm

      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. πŸ˜€

      Reply

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