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Wedding Style Potato Masala

Wedding Style Potato Masala

If you've ever attended a South Indian wedding, you know how delicious the potato masala tastes! 

This Tamil wedding-style potato masala is rich, flavorful, and makes the perfect side dish for rice and chapathi. With a mix of spices and a creamy potato texture, this dish is simple yet incredibly comforting. 

Follow this easy recipe to recreate the authentic flavors of a traditional wedding meal at home!

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 35 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Calories: 250
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: one pot meal, Vegetarian
Ingredients
    To make potato masala
  • 1/2 kg potato
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp chana dal
  • 1 tsp urad dal
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 3 red chilli
  • 1/2 tsp asafoetida
  • 2 onion
  • 1 handfull of curry leaves (few)
  • 4 green chilli
  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
  • 2 tomato
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 handfull of coriander leaves (few)
Instructions
    Prep Work
  1. 1
    Boil the potatoes

    Peel and chop potatoes, then boil until soft. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2
    Chop the vegetablesChopped onions, tomatoes, and green chillies on a cutting boardFinely chop onions, tomatoes, green chillies, and coriander leaves.
  3. 3
    Pound ginger garlic pasteIf using fresh ginger and garlic, pound them together into a smooth paste.
    4. Method
  4. 4
    Heat oil

    In a wide pan, heat oil.

  5. 5
    Temper the spicesAdd chana dal, urad dal, mustard seeds, and cumin seeds. Let mustard seeds splutter.
  6. 6
    Sauté onionsAdd red chillies, hing, and chopped onions. Sauté until golden brown.
  7. 7
    Add curry leaves & chilliesAdd curry leaves and slit green chillies. Mix well.
  8. 8
    Add ginger garlic pasteGinger garlic paste sizzling in oilAdd ginger garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
  9. 9
    Cook the masala baseAdd chopped tomatoes, salt, turmeric, red chilli, and coriander powder. Mix well and cook until oil separates.
  10. 10
    Add water & simmerPour water, mix well, cover the pan, and cook for 5 minutes.
  11. 11
    Mix in potatoesAdd boiled potatoes and mix well to coat evenly.
  12. 12
    Add garam masalaSprinkle garam masala and mix well. Adjust salt or spice if needed.
  13. 13
    Garnish & serveFresh coriander leaves sprinkled on top of potato masalaGarnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 250kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g16%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Sodium 600mg25%
Potassium 700mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
Dietary Fiber 5g20%
Sugars 3g
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 300 IU
Vitamin C 20 mg
Calcium 40 mg
Iron 2 mg
Phosphorus 100 mg
Magnesium 50 mg
Zinc 0.7 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: Potato Masala, Wedding Style Potato Masala, Aloo Curry

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Hema Subramanian
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A passionate home chef, food enthusiast, and the creative force behind Home Cooking Show!

Most days, you’ll find me in the kitchen, experimenting with new flavors, recreating traditional favorites, and sharing my love for cooking with the world. From comforting home-cooked meals to festive delicacies, I believe food brings people together and creates cherished memories.