It’s actually kind of amazing how just a few spices can turn potatoes and water into something so delicious. There’s very little work required to make this curry – no need to chop a thing – we’re leaving the potatoes whole. And you can make it in an instant pot or on the stovetop. This recipe makes me feel like a kitchen magician. I want you to know that feeling – that kitchen magician feeling. I promise that if you make this, you will be impressed.
An easy pantry recipe: Potatoes + Water + Spices
This is the ultimate pantry recipe. Aloo curry is the perfect dish to make when you’re running low on ingredients. No onions or garlic or tomatoes here. Just potatoes, water, and spices. There’s also no need to chop anything. We’re leaving the potatoes whole and smashing them into the curry after we cook them. I usually peel the potatoes when making this curry, but if you’re using thin-skinned potatoes or are just feeling exhausted/tired/lazy (trust me, I get it), you can leave the peel on. I’ve even left the peel on when using thicker-skinned russets (gasp!), and it’s turned out great (just don’t tell my dad, lol).
What kind of potato should I use?
Wondering what kind of potato to use? It doesn’t matter. Use whatever you have at home. I’ve made this dish so many times over the years using Yukons, russets, and red potatoes. It always turns out great.
This is the kind of recipe we need in our lives right now: easy, comforting, flavorful, fuss-free.
Aloo curry is also very economical – I mean, the main ingredients are potatoes and water (have I said that enough?). And if you do any Indian cooking at home, hopefully, you already have the spices for this recipe in your spice cabinet. The only spice in this dish that might seem unusual (if you’re newer to Indian cooking) is amchur, dried green mango powder. It adds a tangy “chatpata” flavor to this curry; you don’t need it, but I think it makes the curry significantly better.
Serve this aloo curry with fried puris or, if you’re gluten-free, serve it with paleo naan or coconut flour naan or plain basmati rice. Or eat a bowl of this on its own.
I really think you’ll be surprised at how good this curry is considering how simple it is to make. Let me know if you give it a try! 🙂
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Just for fun, here are some old photos of this recipe from March 2015: Like this recipe? Pin it to your favorite Pinterest board now so you will remember to make it later!
