Transform Your Cooking With This Easy Aloo Gutuk Recipe

Aloo Gutuk is a traditional dish from Uttarakhand made with boiled potatoes sautéed in mustard oil and tempered with cumin, mustard seeds, dried red chilies, and a pinch of asafoetida. The potatoes are flavored with turmeric, coriander, and red chili powder, then cooked until crispy. Garnished with fresh coriander leaves, this dish offers a rustic, earthy taste. It pairs well with steamed rice, dal, or raita. The use of mustard oil gives it an authentic flavor. Aloo Gutuk is a simple yet delicious comfort food.

Ingredients:

• 4 medium-sized potatoes (boiled and peeled)
• 2 tablespoons mustard oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 2-3 dried red chilies
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• ½ teaspoon red chili powder (optional, for spice)
• A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• Salt to taste
• 2-3 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves (for garnish)

Instructions:

• Prepare the Potatoes:
  • Boil the potatoes until they are just cooked (not mushy). Let them cool, peel, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
• Heat the Mustard Oil:
  • Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan or kadhai until it starts smoking lightly. Reduce the flame to medium.
• Temper the Spices:
  • Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and asafoetida to the hot oil. Let them crackle.
  • Break dried red chilies into halves and add them to the oil. Sauté for a few seconds.
• Cook the Potatoes:
  • Add the boiled potato pieces to the tempered spices. Stir gently to coat the potatoes with the spices.
• Add the Dry Spices:
  • Sprinkle turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well, ensuring the potatoes are evenly coated with the spices.
• Cook Until Crisp:
  • Let the potatoes cook on a low flame for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to avoid sticking. Cook until the edges of the potatoes turn slightly crispy and golden brown.
• Garnish and Serve:
  • Turn off the heat and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot as a snack, side dish, or with steamed rice and dal.

Tips for Authentic Taste:

• Use mustard oil for the signature flavor of Aloo Gutuk.
• Adjust the spice levels based on your preference.
• Pair it with a bowl of raita or bhang ki chutney for a complete Garhwali experience.

Enjoy this earthy, flavorful dish that brings a taste of Uttarakhand to your plate.