Aloo Chochchori ( aloo ki sabzi)

Hello Folks,

Here  comes the “Bong dish” the famous and simple Aloo Chochchori which mostly goes with Luchi/ puri , a deep fried Indian flat bread for breakfast. This is among one of my favourite dish which i am going to share with you all.

Preparation Time: 5 mins

Cooking Time: 15 mins

Yield: 2-3 servings

Ingredients: 

• Aloo ( potato) ~ 4 - 5 Medium
• Paanch phoron / kaala jeera( kaloungi) ~ ½ tsp
• Bay leaf ~ 1
  
• Mustard oil ~ 1 Tbsp
• Ginger-garlic paste (optional) ~ ½ tsp
• Tomato ~ 1 small / medium
• Green chillies ~ 2
  
• Peas (optional)  ~ ½ cup
  
• Turmeric powder ~ 1 tsp
• Salt to taste

How to prepare:

• Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut the potatoes into small pieces and pressure cook the potatoes with ½ tsp salt and sufficient water for 1 or 2 whistles. Let it cool by itself and keep it aside.
• Chop the tomatoes and slit the green chillies and make a paste of ginger-garlic (which is totally optional).
• Heat oil in pan and add paanch phoron/kaala jeera and bay leaf into it.
• Add the ginger-garlic paste ( if using).
• Add the green chillies, tomatoes and peas and cook till the tomatoes become soft.
• Add turmeric powder.
• Now, add the boiled potatoes and cook for 2- 3 minutes.
• Add the boiled potatoes water and some salt as required ( Remember: we have already added ½ tsp salt at the time of boiling) 
• Let it simmer for 2- 3 minutes more, the consistency is thick, now roughly mash the potatoes in the pan with the spatula. Turn off the gas.
• Serve hot with luchi / puri.

Hope the food lovers will try this version of aloo ki sabzi recipe in bengali style and post feedback and suggestions to us.
Stay Tuned for more tasty and healthy homemade Indian recipes.
Happy Cooking! Enjoy!