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on Oct 18, 2022, Updated Sep 16, 2024 Potato Curry is my go-to dish when I need something quick, easy and delicious! This rasedar aloo sabzi is no different. It is a simple curry in which potatoes are cooked with tomatoes and only one spice – there is nothing simpler or faster than this! Since this potato curry recipe is made without any onion and garlic, it is also called sattvic aloo. This curry is usually made as a fasting recipe or for festivals like Navratri and Dussehra, but it tastes just as good all-year-round!

Requires simple everyday ingredients Perfect for fasting or festive days like Navratri, Dussehra and Diwali Is a naturally gluten-free recipe and can be made vegan by replacing ghee with oil The combination with puris works for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Potato Curry Ingredients

Potatoes – Boiled, peeled and roughly mashed. We want small chunks of mashed potato instead of a smooth mash Ghee – Gives the curry a rich flavour Jeera – Used in the tempering and is the only spice used in this recipe. Tomato – Finely chopped or cut into large chunks Ginger – Finely chopped or grated to add a nice aroma and flavour to the whole dish. Green chillies – Adds some heat to the curry. Salt – Since this is a fasting recipe, I have used sendha namak or rock salt. But you can easily use white salt. Coriander leaves – Finely chopped and used at the end as a garnish

How to make Rasedar Aloo

This is literally the simplest, fastest potato curry/ aloo sabzi you’ll ever make. And don’t be shocked at the lack of spices. Even without any spices, this is absolutely delicious. Just very fresh, light flavours. Here’s a quick step-by-step:

Heat ghee in a pan and add jeera (cumin seeds). Once they start spluttering, add ginger and green chillies and saute for a minute
Add tomatoes and salt and mix well
Cover and cook the tomatoes for 3-4 minutes till they soften and become pulpy
Add the roughly mashed potatoes to the pan. Remember we are looking for small chunks of mashed potatoes and not a smooth mash
Add water and mix well. Let the curry simmer for 5-7 minutes. The potatoes will absorb all the flavour and soften further
Creamy, simple potato curry is ready! Adjust the consistency with more water if required. Top with lots of freshly chopped coriander.

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If you are not making this recipe during a fast, you can even add other vegetables like green peas, cauliflower, etc. to make it more wholesome and nutritious. While this recipe is traditionally made using ghee for enhanced flavour, you can easily replace it with oil for a vegan potato curry.

This rasedar aloo or potato curry is always a part of the Dussehra and Diwali thali. The beautifully subtle flavours and quick cook time make this an instant favourite in my house! It’s usually paired with pindi chole, kheer and hot puris for that perfect festive meal. LOVE THIS RECIPE? Subscribe to my newsletter and be the first to receive all new recipes!