Bombay Aloo
This Bombay Aloo is a spicy, comforting potato dish brimming with Indian flavours—perfect for weeknight dinners.
Method
- 1
Boil the potatoes until tender, then peel and cube them.
- 2
Heat the oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, and wait for them to crackle.
- 3
Stir in cumin seeds, then add the boiled potatoes.
- 4
Sprinkle turmeric, chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt over the potatoes.
- 5
Gently mix to coat the potatoes in the spices, cooking for about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Finish with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
Ingredients
- •1 tsp mustard seeds
- •1 tsp cumin seeds
- •1 tsp chilli powder
- •2 tsp coriander powder
- •1 tsp garam masala
- •1 tsp salt
- •2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
- •1 tbsp lemon juice
- •3 medium potatoes, cubed
- •2 tbsp vegetable oil
- •1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Notes
- •Feel free to add green peas for extra colour and nutrition.
- •Adjust the spice levels according to your taste.
- •Great served with rice or flatbreads.
- •Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in a pan.
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