Fauzia's Pakistani Recipes - The Extraordinary Taste of Pakistan
Aaloo Bhurta (Mashed Potato) Recipe
Ingredients:
½ gram of Potatoes
3 medium Onions (thinly sliced)
A bunch of fresh Coriander/Cilantro Leaves (Hara Dhania) (chopped - for garnish)
Salt (to taste)
1 tbsp. of Red Chilli Powder (Pisi Lal Mirch) (or to taste)
¼ gram of Plain Yogurt
2 cups of Cooking Oil
Directions:
Boil the potatoes in a pot of water on the stove. Once the potatoes are well cooked, drain the water and let the potatoes cool. When the potatoes are cool, peel them and mash them well in a bowl.
In a separate bowl combine the salt, red chilli powder and yugurt. And beat it well.
In a heavy based pot heat some oil. When oil is hot add in the sliced onions and fry the onions until golden brown. Then add in the yugurt mixture to onions and stir. Add the mashed potatoes, mix well and take off heat. Finally garnish with the fresh coriander/cilantro leaves and mix well.
Serving Suggestions: Serve Hot with Green Vegetable Salad, Chapati Roti, or Nan Yield: 4 to 5 Servings Preparation Time: 35 Minutes Degree of Difficulty: Easy Recipe Category: Main Course Vegetarian Recipe Ethnic Group: Pakistani
