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Aloo Pethe ka Saag Recipe
Potatoes and pumpkin (petha) are favourite vegetables of the Rajasthanis and feature in different ways in their meals. Aloo Pethe ka Saag cooked with whole spices and curds can be relished with plain or stuffed puris. The addition of fennel gives this vegetable its characteristic Rajasthani flavour.
Prep Time | 15 minutes |
Cook Time | 15 minutes |
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Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups potato cubes
- 2 1/4 cups red pumpkin cubes bhopla / kaddu
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 2 bayleaves tejpatta
- 1 stick cinnamon dalchini
- 2 cardamoms
- 1 tsp nigella seeds kalonji
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds rai / sarson
- 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds methi
- 2 tbsp curds dahi
- 1/4 tsp Asafoetida hing
- 1 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds powder dhania-jeera
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder haldi
- 1/2 cup finely chopped tomatoes
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp dried mango powder amchur
- 1/2 tsp sugar
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Instructions
- Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick kadhai, add the bayleaves, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, nigella seeds, mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the curds, asafoetida, chilli powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder and turmeric powder, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
- Add the tomatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the potatoes, pumpkin, salt and ½ cup of water and mix well. Coverwith a lid and cook on a medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the dried mango powder and sugar, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve immediately.