Achaari Dum Aloo Recipe

Baby potatoes in classic Indian pickle flavors | Achaari aloo
image

Recipe / food styling / photography by - Sunayana Gupta





achaari-dum-aloo-recipe-490


Achaari dum aloo is a lip smacking and one of the most popular way of cooking baby potatoes with hot pickling herbs and spices. If you have boiled potatoes in hand, then you can make it in a jiffy. Makes a great snack or appetizer for parties, get together, special weekend meals and can also be served as a spicy side dish during main course. An easy one to go with puris, kachoris and even bhatura.



Serve achaari dum aloo as a snack or appetizer with some khatti-meethi chutneys like sweet tamarind chutney and dahi ki chutney.

Pair with masala puri, methi thepla along with palak ki kadhi, dal makhni and cucumber raita for a lavish meal !

You might also like to try our recipes for….

Egg curry

Tomato gathiya nu shaak

Methi moong dal khichidi

Jeera rice


Achaari Dum Aloo

Achaari dum aloo is a lip smacking and one of the most popular way of cooking baby potatoes with hot pickling herbs and spices. If you have boiled potatoes in hand, then you can make it in a jiffy. Makes a great snack or appetizer for parties, get together, special weekend meals and can also be served as a spicy side dish.

Preparation Time : 20 minutes
Cooking Time : 15 minutes

Category : Dry Vegetables
Cuisine :
Servings : 2 servings

Author : Sunayana Gupta

Share It!


Recipe Ingredients

  • Baby potatoes – 250 gms.
  • Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Dry mango powder (Amchur) – 1 teaspoon
  • Asafetida – A pinch or two
  • Cumin seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Coriander seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Oil – 2 tablespoon
  • Salt – To taste

For ‘Achaari Masala’ –

  • Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon
  • Coriander seeds – 1 teaspoon
  • Fenugreek seeds – 1/4 teaspoon
  • Nigella seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Fennel seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Dry red chilly – 2-3

To garnish –

  • Some freshly chopped mint or coriander

How to make Achaari Dum Aloo

  • To begin with this recipe of achaari dum aloo, first we need to wash and boil the potatoes in sufficient water for 1-2 whistles, if using pressure cooker.  While boiling, take care that the potatoes must retain their shape and not turn broken or mushy.
  •  Peel the boiled potatoes and keep aside.
  • Next, in a pan dry roast all the spices under ‘Achaari Masala’ category and grind into a fine powder. Keep it slightly coarse if you prefer. Our aromatic pickling spice mixture is now ready. Keep aside.
  • Now, heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, coriander seeds and asafetida.
  • When they begin to crackle add turmeric powder.
  • Now add in the baby potatoes, achaari masala powder, dry mango powder and give a gentle stir.
  • Season with salt and cook at medium flame for 5-7 minutes.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped mint or coriander and remove from heat.

Our classic ‘achaari dum aloo’ is now ready.





  • Name
  • Achaari Dum Aloo Recipe
  • Sub name
  • Baby potatoes in classic Indian pickle flavors | Achaari aloo
  • Category
  • Dry Vegetables
  • Cuisine
  • North Indian/Punjabi
  • Key ingredients
  • Baby potatoes & hot pickling spices
  • Technicality
  • Medium
  • Preparation time
  • 20 minutes
  • Cooking time
  • 15 minutes
  • Servings
  • 2
  • Steps
  • 0
  • Created date
  • 2017-06-07 04:28:30

Other Suggestions

You can also check other recipes in this website like.......

Gujarati Meethi Dal Recipe

With a characteristic sweet & sour taste this traditional Gujarati dal adds a new dimension to meals and is a staple diet in Gujarati families. Sweetness of ‘Jagery’ more...
Bhindi Masala Recipe | Achari Bhindi

Bhindi masala recipe is a classic combination of bhindi, tomatoes, yogurt and perked up with an assortment of freshly pounded pickling spices. Hence, it is robust with fl more...
Beetroot Chutney

Beetroot Chutney is a yummy side dish with meals. The recipe is easy and no cooking is required to make beetroot chutney. Also when it is made without a drop of ‘Oil†more...
Kadhai Egg Curry Recipe

Kadhai Egg Curry is a simple but irresistible combo of eggs and capsicum and pairs great with all types of Indian breads and rice. Onions, tomatoes and capsicum sauted to more...
Matar Paneer Recipe

Matar paneer curry is a delicious combination of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and green peas in a mild spicy onion tomato based gravy. It is one such paneer dish that i more...

Categories

You can also check other Categories in this website like.......

Dal – kadhi – Sambhar – Rasam
Dal recipes
Kadhi recipes
Breakfast
Tea time snacks – Appetizers
Pasta - Noodles
Weight Loss Diet
Weight Gain Recipes
Immune Boosters
Holi Recipes
Pickles – Chutneys – Podis
Raita
Salads
Dips – Sauces
Ice cream – Popsicles
Baking
Parantha – Puri – Naan
Drinks
Street food – Chaat
Soups – Stews
Curries – Gravies
Dry vegetables
Rice – Pulao – Biryani
Sweets – Mithai – Desserts
Holi Recipes
Bachelor Recipes
Navratri Falahari Vrat Recipes
Eid & Ramadan Recipes
Spices- Instant mixes - Others
Microwave Recipes

About Sunayana Gupta

image

Hi,

I am founder, recipe creater, blogger and food photographer for this website. Here we provide you with some lip smacking veg. and egg recipes that you can easily replicate in your kitchen and create a soulful platter for your family & friends following our serving suggestions. From some regional Indian cuisine to popular recipes from around the globe, our focus is to make cooking easy for you with simple to follow steps, staple ingredients and accessible cooking techniques.

After you try any of our recipe, we are longing back to hear from you as your feedback means a lot to us. Hope you enjoy cooking and together we share some enticing ideas and tips.

Happy cooking!