Potato is one of my favorite things to eat. I can enjoy it in every cooked form and have never come across a potato dish that doesn’t taste good. The recipe which I am sharing today is of a very popular vegetarian Indian appetizer made with potatoes- Baked tandoori aloo. Traditionally it’s made in a tandoor i.e. a clay oven and that’s from where the dish got its name. However, tandoori potatoes can also be made in an electric oven or air fryer. It can also be made in a regular pan on the stovetop by shallow frying.
What goes in baked tandoori aloo?
To make baked tandoori aloo you will need the ingredients shown in the image below:
Ingredient notes
Garam masala: Garam masala is a blend of Indian spices which is used to flavor a lot of Indian dishes. You can easily find it in the spice section of any grocery store.Kashmiri red chili powder: This chili powder is not very spicy and is generally added to a dish for color and slight heat. If you want to make spicy tandoori aloo, also add hot red chili powder along with kashmiri red chili powder.Kasoori methi:Kasoori methi is dried fenugreek leaves . You can buy it online or from the spice section of an Indian grocery store. It’s one of the key ingredients in this recipe so don’t skip it.Roasted chickpea flour: Just dry roast regular chickpea flour (besan) for a few minutes or until it starts changing color and become fragrant.Mustard oil: Mustard oil is another key ingredient of this dish which gives it it’s unique flavor. I would not recommend using any other oil in this recipe as it won’t give the same result. However, if it’s impossible for you to use mustard oil, use vegetable oil or canola oil. Though it won’t give the same result, the dish will still be tasty.
How to make (Step by step instructions)?
Step 1: Put yogurt, roasted chickpea flour, all the spices, salt, ginger-garlic paste, lime juice, and 1 tablespoon mustard oil in a large bowl. Step 2: Mix everything to form a smooth paste. Step 3: Peel the boiled potatoes and cut them into bite-size cubes. Put them in the batter and gently mix until all the cubes get evenly coated by the batter. Step 4: Cover the bowl with a cling wrap or lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Step 5: Line a baking tray with a baking sheet. Apply some mustard oil on the baking sheet. Evenly spread the marinated potato cubes on the tray. Apply some oil on top of the potatoes with the help of an oil brush. Step 6: Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°C (400°F) for around 30 minutes or until the batter gets nicely cooked with black patches on top. Before serving squeeze fresh lime juice and sprinkle some chaat masala on top.
Serving suggestions
Serve them hot with a simple onion salad and green chutney. You can also stuff them in wraps and sandwiches or make them a part of buddha bowl. Tandoori potatoes can also be added to a salad for more flavor.
Side dishes to serve with tandoori aloo
Though green chutney tastes the best with Tandoori aloo, you can serve it with other dipping sauces too. If you are looking for ideas, check the following recipes:
Coriander tomato chutneyMint chutneyMomos chutneyGreen mango chutney
You can also serve a crunchy refreshing salad on the side like a simple Indian onion salad or Kachumber salad.
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