Peyaj Aloo Bhaja Recipe
This Peyaj Aloo Bhaja is the classic example of simple Bengali vegetarian dish for everyday cooking using simplest of ingredients. Potatoes, onions and just a few other spices will give you a super versatile side dish that can paired up with anything for a comforting lunch or dinner.
Servings 3 people
Equipment
- Heavy bottom Non-stick Pan
- Stove Top
Ingredients
- 2 Potatoes Medium, Matchstick cuts
- 1 Onions Large, Sliced
- 3 tbsp Mustard Oil
- ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
- 2 Dry Red Chilies
- Salt to Taste
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
Instructions
- We will start with how to cut aloo for aloo bhaja. We will go for stick cuts. Or what we also call as julienne or matchstick cuts. Similarly prep the onions by slicing them into half inch thickness
- Heat some mustard oil in a pan and temper it with some dried red chilies and cumin seeds. As they splutter, drop the cut potatoes.3 tbsp Mustard Oil, ½ tsp Cumin Seeds, 2 Dry Red Chilies, 2 Potatoes
- Give it a gentle stir and spread them out evenly in the pan to help even cooking. At this point season it with salt and turmeric powder.Salt to Taste, 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- Add the sliced onions and mix everything. Cover it with a lid and allow the potatoes to cook.1 Onions
- Once done serve it hot as a part of a comforting meal of dal and bhat, or with hot & crispy parathas