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Piro Aloo Recipe ( Spicy Potato)

If you love spicy potatoes, this easy Nepali-style Piro Aloo is ready in under 30 minutes and makes the perfect side dish.
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CourseAppetizer / Snacks
CuisineNepali
CategoryNon-Vegetarian
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings2 people
Calories114kcal

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula (Rubber)
  • Small frying pan

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • potatoes ( 250g) 6-7 small
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp ginger & garlic paste

Spices

Seasoning

Water

  • cup warm water

Instructions

  • Boil the potatoes until fork-tender. If using large ones, peel and cut into bite-sized chunks. Once cooked, cut into halves.
    potatoes ( 250g) 6-7 small
  • In a bowl, mix turmeric, red chili powder, Kashmiri chili, cumin, and coriander. Add a bit of water to make a smooth sauce.
    ½ tsp ground turmeric, ½ tsp kashmiri red chili powder, ½ tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, ½ tsp red chili powder, ⅓ cup warm water
  • Heat oil in a pan.
    1½ tbsp mustard oil or any vegetable oil
  • Add fenugreek seeds and let them cook until lightly browned.
    ½ tsp fenugreek seeds
  • Next, add ginger garlic paste and fry for a minute or two until fragrant.
    1 tsp ginger & garlic paste
  • Pour in the spice sauce.
  • Stir well and cook for about a minute just enough to release the aroma without burning it.
  • Add salt and timmur. Stir it.
    salt to taste, 1 tsp sichuan pepper (timmur)
  • Add the boiled potatoes to the pan and mix well to coat each piece in the spicy sauce.
  • Let everything cook on medium heat for 5–7 minutes.
  • Add lemon juice and stir and cook for another minute.
    1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Finally garnish it with cilantro and serve hot.
    1 tbsp chopped cilantro

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Notes

Adjust the chili powder to your taste. If you don’t handle spice well, use less. If you like it hot, feel free to add more.
 
The nutrition information provided is an estimate and may not be exact.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 329IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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