Vrat Wale Aloo | Vrat Ke Aloo | Fasting Potato Curry Recipe
Easy Vrat Wale Aloo recipe, perfect for fasting or Navratri. This simple and delicious potato sabzi, prepared without onion and garlic, pairs perfectly with fasting flatbreads such as kuttu ka paratha, kuttu ki poori, or rajgira poori.
Ingredients
- 2 potatoes ,boiled, peeled, and roughly smashed by hand
- 2 teaspoon ghee or peanut oil ,use ghee for a richer flavor
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds ,jeera
- 1-2 green chilies ,chopped (adjust to taste)
- ½- inch ginger ,grated or finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon black peppercorns ,coarsely crushed
- ½ teaspoon amchur powder ,dried mango powder
- 1 teaspoon rock salt ,sendha namak, to taste
- handful of fresh coriander leaves ,chopped
- Lemon juice ,optional, for tangy flavor
Instructions
- Heat ghee or oil in a pan on medium heat.
- Add cumin seeds (jeera) to the hot ghee or oil. Let them splutter.
- Add crushed black pepper, chopped green chilies and grated ginger. Sauté them for a minute or so until they release their aroma.
- Add the boiled potatoes to the pan. Stir well to coat them with the spices.
- Add rock salt (sendha namak), and amchur powder (if using). Adjust the spices to your taste.
- Mix everything well and cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will help the potatoes absorb the flavors of the spices.
- Now add hot water and mix well. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat, and cook for 5-6 minutes or until desired consistency. Turn off the heat.Note: The sauce will thicken as it cools down.
- Garnish the dish with fresh coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice if you prefer a tangy flavor. Lemon juice is optional.
- Serve the vrat wale aloo hot with vrat ki poori or with vrat ke rice.
Notes
Please refer to the post earlier for Tips & storage instructions.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Vrat Wale Aloo | Vrat Ke Aloo | Fasting Potato Curry Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
149
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
9
mg
3
%
Sodium
835
mg
36
%
Potassium
619
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
27
g
9
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
11
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
30
mg
36
%
Calcium
24
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
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