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Aloo Kaanda Bhajee Potatoes in Sweet Onion

Cubed red onion stewed slowly under a lid with mustard seed, cumin, a fistful of curry leaves and green chiles until meltingly sweet, then used to braise diced potatoes into a thick, simple curry for puffy pooris.

  • YieldServes 8 as a side
  • Hands-on22 min
  • Total54 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 60 mlcanola oil
  • 1 tspblack or yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 tspcumin seeds
  • 300 gred onion, 1 large, halved lengthwise, then cut into 12 mm cubes
  • ¼ cupfresh curry leaves, firmly packed, medium to large
  • 4fresh green Thai, cayenne or serrano chiles, stems removed, cut crosswise into 12 mm pieces, seeds left in
  • 680 grusset or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 12 mm cubes and held in cold water
  • 2 tspcoarse kosher or sea salt
  • 1 tspground turmeric
  • 240 mlwater
  • 2 tbspfresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, finely chopped, for garnish

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)
  • Vegan

Contains

  • Mustard
  • Nightshades (any)
  • Potato (white)
  • Chili peppers
  • Onion family (any)
  • Onion
  • Cabbage family (any)
  • Turmeric
  • Cilantro / coriander
  • Curry leaves
  • Cumin
  • Chili heat (capsaicin)

Taste

  • Heat
  • Sweet
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Richness / fat
  • Herbal / fresh
  • Aromatic spice

Texture

  • Tender-braised

Equipment

  • Stovetop

Season

  • Any season

Occasion

  • Weeknight

Effort

  • 20–45 min active
  • 30–60 min total
  • Difficulty 1
  • One pot
  • Kid-friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: low
  • Carbs: moderate
  • Fat: low
  • Fiber: moderate
  • Sodium: moderate

Budget

  • Budget: low

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