Insalata piccante di patate (aloo ko achar)

Ingredienti

• potatoes ( 254g) 5 medium-sized
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp minced ginger
• 2 chopped green chili
• 1 tbsp mustard oil or any vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp kashmiri red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
• 1/2 tbsp Ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp sichuan pepper (timmur)
• 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
• salt (As per taste)

Preparazione

1. 1

   Boil potatoes on high heat for 10-15 mins until the potato is evenly cooked. Be careful not to overcook it; otherwise, it will break and become mushy.

2. 2

   Peel boiled potatoes, cut them into small pieces, and set them aside in a bowl.

3. 3

   Add chopped onion, ginger, garlic, sichuan pepper, and cilantro to the bowl.

4. 4

   Heat oil on medium heat. Once hot, add fenugreek seed and let it cook until its lightly brown.

5. 5

   Then add green chili, turmeric powder, red Kashmiri chili powder, cumin, and coriander powder. Let it cook for a min.

6. 6

   Pour oil into the bowl. Finally, add salt(as per taste) and lemon juice. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.

7. 7

   Set it aside for 15-20 mins and serve it as a side dish on a meal or as an appetizer.