YOGURT AND POTATO CURRY

This Dahi Aloo is a specialty of my Dads. My Mum taught him to make this curry years ago when she was going to be out for the evening and left the dinner to him. Since then, this is one of his go-to curries. The simplicity of this recipe is that the potatoes are already boiled so less cooking is required at a later stage. The gravy is simple with only a few easy-to-find ingredients required. This recipe has slight differences from other Dahi Aloo recipes out there because it does contain garlic in the sauce. The garlic is mellowed out with the creamy yogurt and the two ingredients together are just phenomenal. It gives some depth to the curry rather than just basic ground spices. The gravy has some resemblance to kadhi or gatte ki kadhi however this gravy has no besan or other thickeners. Potatoes in Yogurt Gravy is: ✅A wonderful vegetarian curry ✅A gluten-free curry ✅An easy mid-week meal idea ✅A mild recipe that is suitable for children Other potato recipes we love are: Original Maru Bhajiya – crispy potato bhajiya are an East African Indian specialty. A must-make recipe! Cardamom Potato Dauphinoise – The French heirloom, dauphinoise potato, has undergone a subtle Indian twist! Three Layered Aloo Bread Pakoda – It is one of the most popular Pakoda dishes that can be relished in over the weekend or by having guests.

INGREDIENTS FOR DAHI ALOO

Potatoes – we have used red potatoes that we have pre-boiled. We boiled the potatoes with the skin and then peeled and cut after. Yogurt – we have used plain whole yogurt. Whole milk yogurt gives a creamier and milder taste. Low-fat yogurts have a more tangy and sour taste Ginger, garlic and green chilies – we have prepared a ginger and garlic puree and slit the green chillies. If you are making this recipe when fasting, leave out the garlic and see our recipe for Vrat Dahi Aloo below. Oil – we have used olive oil. You can use oils that have mild or no flavour. Mustard and cumin seeds – add mustard and cumin seeds to the tempering. Curry leaves – Curry leaves provide the most amazing smell and taste. Do not skip curry leaves for this gravy Spices – we have used red chilli powder, turmeric, ground cumin-coriander powder, and garam masala Salt to taste Freshly chopped cilantro/coriander leaves – to garnish with

WHAT ELSE CAN I MAKE WITH BOILED POTATOES?

Have some spare boiled potato left over? You can make a variety of recipes that also require pre-boiled potatoes. We like to make a large batch of boiled potatoes in our Instant Pot and use it for… Gujarati Sabudana Khichdi  Aloo aur Pyaz Paratha  Aloo Peanuts Bhaji  Packed Potato Bhajiya Ultimate Papdi Chaat Bateta Vada Air Fryer Punjabi Samosa 

HOW TO PREVENT YOGURT CURDLING IN CURRIES

It is a common issue for yogurt to curdle when adding to sauces. Following these foolproof steps will definitely reduce the risk of a gravy that has split.

  1. Whisk the yogurt (whole milk yogurt) before adding it to the masala/curry.
  2. We always add yogurt to the curry once the curry is done and the heat is turned off. As soon as you add the yogurt, mix it immediately.
  3. Heat curry again after 6-8 minutes once the yogurt is added
  4. If you do end up adding the yogurt earlier, keep the curry on low heat and constantly stir. Add the salt at the end of the cooking once the heat is turned off. Follow these steps and you will never see your yogurt curry curdling or splitting and without bits. Other yogurt-based recipes we love all year round are Grandma’s Spring Onion Kadhi, Marwari Dum Aloo  and Rose and Pistachio Puff Pastry Cream Horns

VRATWALE DAHI KE ALOO / POTATO CURRY FOR FASTING

If you fancy eating this dish during Navratri, Shravan or another vrat/fasting day, you can easily leave out the garlic and make a No onion no garlic Dahi Aloo as well. Many don’t consume onion, garlic, red chilli, turmeric powder and mustard seeds, hing during fasts. To make Dahi Aloo for Vrat:

  1. Boil the potatoes, peel and cut or smash into small pieces.
  2. Heat ghee add cumin seeds.
  3. Once cumin seeds splutter, add slit green chilies and grated ginger.
  4. Then add potatoes, mix well and cook on low heat. Beat the yogurt with a little water.
  5. Add sendha namak, and mix well.
  6. Turn off the heat, add beaten yogurt and freshly ground black pepper powder.
  7. Sprinkle freshly chopped coriander, heat it again, and serve. Other fasting recipes you can serve with vrat wale dahi aloo are farali palak poori  and samo khichdi

WHAT TO SERVE WITH DAHI WALE ALOO?

HOW TO STORE DAHI ALOO?

HOW TO MAKE POTATO CURRY IN MILD YOGURT GRAVY STEP BY STEP

Get the exact measurements and complete ingredients list in metric and imperial from the recipe card below.  Dahi ke aloo can be made in less than 15 minutes if you have preboiled potato ready. We like to cook our potatoes in the Instant pot. Add one cup water in the inner pot of Instant pot, place steamer. Put potatoes and close the lid. Cook the potatoes on HIGH for 3 minutes. NPR 10 minutes, open the lid. Remove the potatoes, let it cool slightly. Peel the skin, cut and use it in the recipe. Do you like to read our blog? then don’t forget to sign up for email updates to get new recipes delivered right to your inbox. you can find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Youtube Channel. IF YOU LIKE THIS RECIPE

…you might also like our other comforting curry recipes: Note – This Dahi Aloo post has been updated from the recipe archives with new images and content, first published on the 22nd of September 2010.

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