Aloo Ka Saag

Name: Aloo Ka Saag
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed; 1/2 inch piece ginger; 1 teaspoon cardamom powder; 2 green chilies; 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds; 2 tablespoons oil; 1/2 lb potato; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; salt, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 cup yoghurt (sour)

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/4 teaspoon asafoetida powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 inch piece ginger
1 teaspoon cardamom powder
2 green chilies
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 lb potato
1 teaspoon red chili powder
salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 cup yoghurt (sour)

Directions

1

Boil the potatoes, cool, peel and cut them into small cubes and set aside; peel and wash the ginger and set aside; remove the stems, wash and roughly chop the green chillies and grind them to a fine paste and set aside; and whip the yoghurt until it is smooth.
2

Heat the oil in a pan, and add the asafoetida, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, ginger and the green chilli paste. Saute for two minutes; then add the potato pieces, and mix well.
3

Add the red chilli powder, turmeric powder, green cardamom powder, salt and cook for some time.
4

Add the yoghurt and cook stirring continuously. Then add half a cup of water and mix well. Cook until it starts boiling.
5

Remove the Aloo Ka Saag pan from the heat and serve hot.