Mattha Aloo is a
traditional North indian curry where boiled potatoes are simmered in a
spiced yogurt (mattha) gravy. It’s
tangy, mildly spiced, and perfect with rotis or rice.
Ingredients:· 3–4 medium
potatoes, boiled, peeled, and cut into cubes· 1 cup
yogurt (curd)· ½ cup
water· 1 tsp
cumin seeds· 1 tsp
mustard seeds· 1 tsp
turmeric powder· 1 tsp
red chili powder· 1 tsp
coriander powder· ½ tsp
asafoetida (hing)· 1–2
green chilies, chopped· 1 tbsp
oil or ghee· salt to taste· Fresh
coriander leaves for garnish
Method:1 Prepare the Yogurt Base· Whisk the
yogurt with water until smooth.· Add
turmeric, red chili powder, and salt to the yogurt mixture. Set aside.
2 Tempering· Heat
oil or ghee in a pan on medium flame.· Add
cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Let them crackle.· Add
asafoetida and chopped green chilies, sauté for 30 seconds.
3 Cook the Curry· Reduce the flame and slowly
add the yogurt mixture to the pan while stirring continuously to
prevent curd from curdling.· Add
coriander powder and mix well.
4 Add Potatoes· Gently fold in the
boiled potato cubes.· Cover and simmer on low flame for
5–7 minutes until potatoes absorb the flavors.
5 Garnish & Serve· Sprinkle with
fresh coriander leaves.· Serve hot with
roti, paratha, or steamed rice.
Tips:· Use
thick yogurt for a creamier gravy.· Avoid high heat when adding yogurt to prevent
splitting.· Add a
pinch of sugar if the yogurt is very tangy.
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