Tarka Aloo Recipe (Spicy Tamarind Potatoes)
Recipe and video by Maham. Watch it on YouTube.

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Tarka Aloo
- Cook2 min
- Total2 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CourseMain course
- CuisinePakistani
Ingredients 11
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Instructions 7
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Garnish: dry fenugreek leaves (sukhi methi) and chopped coriander.
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Heat oil in a pan. Add green chilies, red chilies, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and garlic. Let them sizzle for a few seconds until aromatic.
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Add the boiled and cubed potatoes.
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Sprinkle red chili powder, turmeric, and salt. Mix well.
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Add tamarind pulp and cook for 2-3 minutes until the potatoes are well coated and slightly crispy.
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Garnish with crushed dry fenugreek leaves and fresh coriander.
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Serve hot with puri, paratha, or even daal chawal!
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