Panchporan Aloo Indian Spiced Potatoes
Bring the bold, aromatic flavors of India to your table with Panchporan Aloo, a delightful dish of Indian spiced potatoes infused with the magic of Panch Phoron, a traditional five-spice blend. Perfectly tender baby potatoes are sautéed in golden turmeric, vibrant red chili powder, and sizzling spices tempered in mustard oil for an authentic touch. With a crisp, lightly caramelized exterior and irresistible seasoning, this quick and easy recipe is an ideal vegan side dish to pair with fluffy basmati rice, dal, or freshly made flatbreads like roti or paratha. Ready in just 40 minutes, Panchporan Aloo is a must-try recipe that captures the essence of Indian home cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Baby potatoes
- 2 teaspoons Panch Phoron (five-spice blend)
- 0.5 teaspoons Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Red chili powder
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil (or mustard oil for authentic flavor)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 3 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly and boil them until they are just tender (about 10 minutes). Drain and allow them to cool slightly, then peel the skins if desired. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil or mustard oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat until shimmering.
Add the Panch Phoron to the hot oil and let the spices sizzle and pop for about 30 seconds, releasing their aroma.
Stir in the boiled potatoes and toss them gently to coat in the spiced oil.
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well so that all the potatoes are evenly coated with the spices.
Add 3 tablespoons of water to the pan to help the spices adhere to the potatoes. Cover the skillet and let the potatoes cook on medium heat for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Uncover the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the potatoes to develop a slight crust.
Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if using.
Serve hot as a side dish with dal and rice or flatbreads like roti or paratha.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
768 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.9 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2392 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.0 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2212 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
