Aloo Panchporan (Stir-Fried Potatoes Tempered With Five Spices)

Diced potatoes are sautéed until tender, then finished with a fragrant tempering of green chillies, coriander, and five-spice mix.

Cook Time

25 mins

Produces

4 people

Allergies

Vegetarian

Vegan

Dairy Free

Gluten Free

Ingredients

NutsSeeds

0.5
tsp

Turmeric

Dried

0.5
tsp

Red Chilli Powder

To taste

1
pinch

Salt

2
tsp

Five Spice Mix

Combination of cumin, fennel, fenugreek, nigella, and mustard seeds

1
tbsp

Coriander

Fresh, chopped

OilsFats

15
ml

Vegetable Oil

For sautéing

5
ml

Vegetable Oil

For tempering

Vegetables

1
kg

Potatoes

Peeled and diced into 1cm cubes

1
piece

Green Chilli

Finely chopped

Steps

Heat oil in a wide non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add the diced potatoes.
Sauté the potatoes until nearly cooked, then add turmeric, chilli powder, and salt.
Fry the mixture until the potatoes are completely cooked through.
In a separate pan, heat 5ml of oil until it begins to smoke.
Add 2 teaspoons of the spice mix to the hot oil and allow the seeds to crackle.
Stir in the green chillies and coriander for a few seconds.
Pour the hot spiced oil mixture over the cooked potatoes and serve immediately.