Shan Spicy Dry Aloo

Shan Spicy Dry Aloo is a quick and flavourful potato dish that’s perfect as a side or even as a main with roti or rice. It’s mildly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated in a delicious mix of spices that makes it very comforting and satisfying.

For our recipe, we have used Shan Curry Powder, provided to us by one of our partners, Sosun Fihaara. This curry powder is made with a balanced blend of spices that gives the dish a bold, aromatic flavour. It’s easy to use and works well for curries, dry dishes, stews, and even soups.

Serving size: 3

Ingredients:

For boiling the potatoes

• 300g peeled and chopped potatoes (½-inch pieces)
• 3 cups water
• ½ tsp salt

For the masala

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/3 cup finely diced onion
• 4 finely chopped garlic
• 1 tbsp Shan Curry Powder
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp chilli flakes
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 finely chopped green chilli
• 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander

Instructions:

1. Firstly, peel and cut 300g potatoes into ½ inch pieces and set them aside.
2. Boil 3 cups water in a medium sized pot, add ½ tsp salt and stir it a little using a spoon on high heat. Let it heat up for 6 to 7 minutes or until the water is bubbling and add the potato pieces into the boiling water. Boil the potatoes for 8 minutes or until the potatoes are fully softened (when you stick a fork into the potato, it should go right through in without much force).
3. Once the potatoes are fully cooked through, drain the water and transfer them into a bowl. Set this aside.
4. Into another medium sized pot, add ¼ cup olive oil and heat it on high for 30 seconds. Then add 1 tsp cumin seeds and stir a bit using a wooden spoon for one minute or until it starts sizzling.
5. Then add 1/3 cup finely diced onion and 4 finely chopped garlic and stir for 3 minutes or until the onions are soft.
6. Turn the heat to low and add the cooked potato pieces along with 1 tbsp Shan Curry Powder, 1 tsp ground coriander, ½ tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp chilli flakes, ½ tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp lemon juice and 1 finely chopped green chilli and mix well. Cook for 3 minutes while stirring occasionally.
7. Once done, turn the heat off and add 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander. Give it a good final mix. Serve alongside some roti or rice and enjoy!