CRISPY ALOO SABJI
A CRISPY ALOO CURRY THAT’S VEGAN FRIENDLY.
An aloo sabji recipe with punchy, street food flavour that’s ready in 20 minutes! This was a family favourite recipe for Dad—a simple potato curry that’s eaten across India’s regions.
Tips for making an authentic Indian aloo curry >
RECIPE DETAILS
Serves: 2 as a side
Cooking time: 20 minutes.
Dietary Style: Gluten Free. Dairy free. Vegan. Vegetarian.
INGREDIENTS
- 3 small-medium potatoes, cut into small cubes
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp fine white sea salt
- 2 tsp black mustard seed
- .5 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/3 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 small tomatoes, skin on and diced
- 2 pinches fleur de sel (optional)
METHOD
How to make our punchy and delicious aloo sabji.
STEP 1
Heat the oil in your kadai / cast iron wok / heavy bottomed pot until almost smoking. Toss in the potatoes first—this is a one-stop cook with no produce pre-prep, and so the potatoes need to be fried to tenderness before the masala is added. Taste one. It should be crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside.
STEP 2
Toss in the spices (except the fleur de sel) and stir through until the potatoes are well coated and the masala is no longer raw. This will take a few minutes. You want the black mustard seed to pop and sizzle and the aroma to be strong.
STEP 3
Add the diced tomatoes, being prepared for the sizzle. Stir this through for a few minutes until the tomatoes are fried, the initial sharp sizzle has died down, and the tomato-masala base looks rich. The potatoes will continue to brown and soften. Cook until the oil is minimised. Taste and if it needs a little more kick, add the pinches of fleur de sel.
LEARN MORE ABOUT
AUTHENTIC INDIAN ALOO SABJI
What potatoes are best for curry?
The best potatoes to use for Indian curries have a low water content. Kipfler potatoes are delicious when fried and take on spice beautifully. Royal blue potatoes also produce great curries.
How do I make an authentic Indian aloo curry?
Follow our simple aloo sabji recipe. The key is in the high heat, oil cooking and the simple spicing, added at the right time so that the spices don’t burn. Follow the video recipe.
Is it spelled sabji or sabzi?
Because India’s languages have their own script, the English language translation often has multiple spellings. In this case, both are correct.
What does sabji mean?
Sabji means vegetable. Sabji in the recipe context refers to a dish in the Indian regional traditions that is made with vegetables and spices.
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