Mattha Aloo is a traditional North indian curry where boiled potatoes are simmered in a spiced yogurt (mattha) gravy. It’s tangy, mildly spiced, and perfect with rotis or rice.

Ingredients:

· 3–4 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled, and cut into cubes

· 1 cup yogurt (curd)

· ½ cup water

· 1 tsp cumin seeds

· 1 tsp mustard seeds

· 1 tsp turmeric powder

· 1 tsp red chili powder

· 1 tsp coriander powder

· ½ tsp asafoetida (hing)

· 1–2 green chilies, chopped

· 1 tbsp oil or ghee

· salt to taste

· Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Method:

1 Prepare the Yogurt Base

· Whisk the yogurt with water until smooth.

· Add turmeric, red chili powder, and salt to the yogurt mixture. Set aside.

2 Tempering

· Heat oil or ghee in a pan on medium flame.

· Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Let them crackle.

· Add asafoetida and chopped green chilies, sauté for 30 seconds.

3 Cook the Curry

· Reduce the flame and slowly add the yogurt mixture to the pan while stirring continuously to prevent curd from curdling.

· Add coriander powder and mix well.

4 Add Potatoes

· Gently fold in the boiled potato cubes.

· Cover and simmer on low flame for 5–7 minutes until potatoes absorb the flavors.

5 Garnish & Serve

· Sprinkle with fresh coriander leaves.

· Serve hot with roti, paratha, or steamed rice.

Tips:

· Use thick yogurt for a creamier gravy.

· Avoid high heat when adding yogurt to prevent splitting.

· Add a pinch of sugar if the yogurt is very tangy.

 

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G GOWTHAM

28/09/2025 07:03 PM