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Tarka Aloo

Tarka Aloo Recipe (Spicy Tamarind Potatoes)

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Tarka Aloo

Tarka Aloo Recipe (Spicy Tamarind Potatoes)

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Tarka Aloo

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Tarka Aloo

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  • Cook2 min
  • Total2 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CourseMain course
  • CuisinePakistani

Ingredients 11

4 servings

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Instructions 7

  1. Garnish: dry fenugreek leaves (sukhi methi) and chopped coriander.

  2. 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.

  3. Add the boiled and cubed potatoes.

  4. Sprinkle red chili powder, turmeric, and salt. Mix well.

  5. Add tamarind pulp and cook for 2-3 minutes until the potatoes are well coated and slightly crispy.

  6. Garnish with crushed dry fenugreek leaves and fresh coriander.

  7. Serve hot with puri, paratha, or even daal chawal!

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