Bihari aloo

Name: Bihari aloo
Total time: 1200 s
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. ghee; 2 tsp. cumin seeds, divided; 1 tsp. carom (ajwain); 1 tsp. nigella; 3-4 potatoes, wedges; 1 tbsp. coriander seeds; 1 tsp. pepper corns; 8 cloves garlic; 3 dry red chillies; To taste salt; 2 tbsp. lemon juice; 2 tbsp. cilantro, chopped

Sarvat Hanif @sarvathanif

Canada

Inspired by the robust, rustic flavors of Bihar, Bihari Aloo is a tasty, spicy potato dish. This straightforward meal is flavorful and goes well with roti, paratha, daal, or a plate of steaming rice. It is made with tender potatoes, mustard oil, green chilies, and aromatic spices.

Sarvat Hanif @sarvathanif

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Ingredients

15-20minutes

2 servings

2 tbsp.ghee
2 tsp.cumin seeds, divided
1 tsp.carom (ajwain)
1 tsp.nigella
3-4potatoes, wedges
1 tbsp.coriander seeds
1 tsp.pepper corns
8 clovesgarlic
3dry red chillies
To taste, salt
2 tbsp.lemon juice
2 tbsp.cilantro, chopped

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Steps

15-20minutes

1

In a spice grinder add coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, pepper corns, garlic, dry red chillies and salt and grind coarsely. Alternately, use a pestle and motor.
2

Heat wok and add ghee.
3

Add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, carom seeds and nigella. Saute 20 seconds.
4

Add the potatoes and fry till golden and tender.
5

Add the ground spices, mix well and fry on high flame for 2 minutes.
6

Add lemon juice and cilantro and mix well..
7

Serve hot.