Punjabi or Amritsari Aloo Wadiyan

Amritsari Aloo Wadi or Punjabi Aloo Wadiyan is a wonderful curry made with boiled potatoes and deep-fried Amritsari Wadi, which is a sun-dried fritter made with black gram or udad dal. I loved the contrasting textures and of course, the typical Punjabi taste.
Ingredients
- 8 to 10 Amritsari Wadi (My wadi were about an 1" size)
- 4 Medium Sized Potatoes
- 2 Medium Sized Onions
- 2 Medium Sized Tomatoes
- 2 Green Chillies
- 1 tsp Grated Ginger
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Kasuri Methi
- 1 tsp Garam Masala or Kitchen King Masala
- 3/4 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1/3 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 2 tbsp Oil - 2 + To deep-fry the wadiyan
- Salt to Taste
Instructions
- 1
--- The Preparations ---
- 2
Deep fry the Amritsari Wadiyan.
- 3
Break into smaller pieces, if required. Set aside.
- 4
Peel the potatoes. Cut into thick wedges about 2" long.
- 5
Chop the tomatoes to fine pieces.
- 6
Peel and chop the onions to fine pieces.
- 7
Chop the green chillies to fine pieces.
- 8
--- Method to Make Punjabi or Amritsari Aloo Wadiyan ---
- 9
Heat 2 tbsp of oil.
- 10
Add cumin seeds and stir-fry for a few seconds till the cumin seeds start to change colour.
- 11
Add grated ginger and green chillies.
- 12
Stir-fry for a few seconds.
- 13
Add the onion and stir-fry till transparent.
- 14
Add the fried Amritsari Wadiyan and kasuri methi.
- 15
Stir-fry for a few seconds.
- 16
Add the potato pieces and stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes.
- 17
Add the finely chopped tomatoes.
- 18
Stir-fry till the tomato pieces are well-stewed.
- 19
Add the cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala/kitchen king masala, salt, and turmeric.
- 20
Mix well.
- 21
Add enough water to cover the potatoes and wadiyan.
- 22
Cook covered, while stirring occasionally, till the potatoes are soft.ORPressure cook for 3 whistles.
- 23
Serve hot with rice or rotis.
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