Chutneywale Aloo | Baby Potatoes in Coriander + Mint Gravy

Aloo Chutneywale is a wonderful spicy vegetarian Awadhi dish of fried baby potatoes in a spicy coriander and mint gravy.
Ingredients
- 400 gms Baby Potatoes
- 2 Cups Fresh Coriander Leaves (1 Large Bunch)
- 1 Cup Fresh Mint Leaves (1 Small Bunch)
- 1/2 Cup Yogurt, Dahi
- 4 to 6 Green Chillies
- 3" Ginger (About 2 tbsp grated)
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 3 tbsp Oil
Instructions
- 1
--- Preparing the Baby Potatoes ---
- 2
Clean and boil the baby potatoes till just done.
- 3
Drain all the water.
- 4
Peel the potatoes and set aside.
- 5
--- Making the Gravy ---
- 6
Grind together the coriander, mint, ginger and green chillies with some water to a smooth paste.
- 7
--- Making the Aloo Chutneywale ---
- 8
In a large pan, heat the oil.
- 9
Add the baby potatoes and fry till golden brown on the outside.
- 10
Remove the baby potatoes from the oil and set aside.
- 11
To the same oil, add the cumin seeds.
- 12
When the cumin starts to change colour, turn the heat to low.
- 13
Add the coriander+mint paste.
- 14
Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
- 15
Add the coriander powder, turmeric, chilli powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 16
Add the yogurt and mix well.
- 17
Cook the mix till the oil starts to leave the sides.
- 18
Add the baby potatoes to the gravy and mix well.
- 19
Cover and set aside for 10 minutes.
- 20
Serve with hot rotis.
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