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Alu Bhorta (Spicy Mashed Potatoes)

Serves four to five people.

Ingredients:
  • Medium-sized potatoes - 4 to 5
  • Chopped onions - 2 to 3 tablespoons
  • Chopped green chili (or crushed red pepper) - 1 tablespoon
  • Salt - as needed
  • Chopped coriander - 2 tablespoons
  • Mustard oil - 2 tablespoons
Traditional Preparation:
  • Cut the potatoes into 2 pieces and boil them in hot water.
  • Once boiled, remove from water to let them cool and then peel off the skin. Try not to leave the potatoes in the boiled water longer than necessary as they become too soft and moist.
  • Mash the potatoes by hand or a potato masher.
  • Mix in the onions, green chili coriander and salt. Continue mashing until they are mixed thoroughly.
  • Serve with rice.
Preparation using Microwave:
  • Cut each potato into 3 to 4 pieces and place in a microwave-proof dish.
  • Add 2 to 3 tablespoon of water.
  • Microwave on high for 7 to 8 minutes.
  • If the potatoes are still not tender enough, add some more water and microwave on high for another 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Let it cool and then peel off the skin.
  • Mash the potatoes by hand or a potato masher.
  • Mix in the onions, green chili coriander and salt. Continue mashing until they are mixed thoroughly.
  • Serve with rice.

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