3 easy and one pot Aalu ki sabji recipes

I completely understand how exhausting it can be to work all day, both at the office and at home. If you’re looking for a quick recipe that you can whip up in just 15-20 minutes, you’re in luck! Today, I’ve shared some simple recipes that don’t require a lot of ingredients and won’t take much time to prepare. These easy meals are perfect, especially if you’re living alone and missing home-cooked meals.

Today’s hero ingredient is Aalu, a common vegetable found in most homes.

TIP: The ingredient measurements provided are based on serving two people. If you’re looking to whip up a meal for more or fewer guests, feel free to adjust the amounts to suit your needs. 

Let’s begin our delicious journey with Aalu!

1. Hing Aalu Ki Sabji-

Hing Aalu sabji is absolutely delicious and super simple to make! If you’re heading out on a trip, it’s a great idea to pack this dish along with some Pudi or Paratha. You won’t have to worry about any spills and trust me, it tastes amazing!

Serving- 2

Preparation time- 5 minutes

Cook time- 15 minutes

Ingredient list- 3 medium-sized Aalu

2 green chilli

3-4 garlic cloves

2 tablespoon oil

1 tablespoon cumin seed (Jeera)

1 tablespoon mustard seed (Rai)

½ tablespoon asafetida (Hing)

1 tablespoon red chilli powder (laal mirchi powder)

½ tablespoon turmeric powder (Haldi)

1 tablespoon coriander powder (Dhaniya powder)

½ tablespoon garam masala

Salt as per taste

Coriander leaves for garnishing

Instructions-

• First, grab 2 potatoes (Aalu) and wash them well.
• Once they’re clean, cut them into small cubes.
• Next, take 2 green chillies—feel free to chop them up finely or just slit them down the middle if you prefer.
• Lastly, take 3-4 garlic cloves and either chop them into pieces or give them a good crush.
• Now turn on the gas and heat a pan with 2 tablespoons of oil.
• Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds, mustard seeds and hing, and sauté briefly.
• After sautéing, incorporate green chillies or garlic, cooking until they lose their raw smell.
• Next, add some spices such as red chilli powder, turmeric, coriander powder, salt, and garam masala. ( According to the measurements provided above)
• After mixing the spices well, add cubed or finely chopped aalu (you can also use boiled aalu) and cook until they are soft.
• Once everything is cooked, finish by adding freshly chopped coriander leaves. This dish can be served with pudi or paratha.

2. Masala aalu-

If you’re craving something spicy and delicious, you’ve got to give this masala aalu a try! It’s packed with flavour and can be ready in just 20-25 minutes. Perfect for a quick and tasty meal!

Serving- 2

Preparation time- 5 minutes

Cook time- 15 minutes

Ingredient list- 3 medium-sized boiled Aalu

2 tablespoon oil

1 tablespoon cumin seed (Jeera)

1 tablespoon red chilli powder (laal mirchi powder)

½ tablespoon turmeric powder (Haldi)

½ tablespoon roasted cumin powder (Jeera powder)

1 tablespoon coriander powder (Dhaniya powder)

1 tablespoon dry mango powder (amchur powder)

1 tablespoon kasuri methi(optional)

Salt as per taste

Coriander leaves for garnishing

Instructions-

• First, wash three aalu thoroughly and boil them.
• Once boiled, cut the aalu into small cubes.
• Next, place a pan on the stove and add two tablespoons of oil.
• When the oil is hot, add cumin seeds, red chilli powder, turmeric, cumin powder, dry mango powder, coriander powder, salt, and kasuri methi. (According to the measurements provided above)
• Fry the spices well until they are aromatic.
• Then, add the boiled aalu cubes to the pan and mix them thoroughly with the spices.
• Finally, sprinkle chopped coriander leaves on top for garnishing.

3. Aalu chokha-

Aalu Chokha is such a delicious and popular dish from Bihar! It’s so versatile—you can enjoy it with roti, paratha, or even rice. Plus, it only takes about 20 minutes to whip up, making it a quick and satisfying meal. The flavours are simply heavenly! If you haven’t tried it yet, you’re in for a real treat!

Serving- 2

Preparation time- 5 minutes

Cook time- 15 minutes

Ingredient list- 3 medium-sized boiled Aalu

2 green chilli

1 large onion

2 tomato

Lemon

1 tablespoon mustard oil

½ tablespoon red chilli powder (laal mirchi powder)

½ tablespoon roasted cumin powder(Jeera powder)

½ tablespoon coriander powder (Dhaniya powder)

Salt as per taste

Coriander leaves for garnishing

Instructions-

• First of all, we will wash 3 aalu thoroughly and boil them.
• Now we will roast 2 tomatoes on the gas stove.
• Once they are roasted, we’ll peel and clean the tomatoes.
• Next, we’ll take a large onion and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
• We’ll also chop two green chillies into smaller pieces.
• Now, we’ll take a big bowl and mash some boiled aalu using our hands.
• In the mashed aalu, we will add the roasted tomatoes, chopped onion, and green chillies, then mix everything well.
• Next, we will add some spices to the mixture, including mustard oil, red chili powder, roasted cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. (According to the measurements provided above)
• After mixing all the ingredients thoroughly, we’ll squeeze in some lemon juice and mix it again.
• Finally, for a fresh taste, we will add coriander leaves and serve the dish.

Conclusion-

Do you like these recipes? They’re super simple to whip up and only need a handful of ingredients. Plus, you can enjoy them with roti, paratha, puri, or rice—perfect for sharing with friends and family!

If you loved these recipes, I’m super excited to share 3 easy and delicious one-pot dal recipes and 3 easy and one pot mushroom recipes with you! I can’t wait to see you in the next article!

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