Panchphoran Aloo

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Panchphoran is a magical mixture of seeds - aromatic and full of flavor. To create this mix equal parts of mustard , cumin, methi ,fennel seeds and another spice called radhuni. Radhuni is not easily available here so I omitted it.

I made this simple but flavorful aloo sabzi this weekend. I tasted it at a potluck party and loved it. Thank you dear Z for such a tasty recipe.

Panchphoran Aloo

What's needed :

3 medium potatoes cooked chopped ( can use whole baby potatoes too)

1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

2 dry red chillies

1 green chilly

2 tsp cumin powder

2 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp chilli powder

3 tbsp oil

1/2 an onion sliced thinly

2 tbsp thick yogurt

salt to taste

For the panchphoran tempering :

1 bay leaf

1 tbsp panchphoran

3 tbsp oil

Cilantro to garnish

1 tbsp garam masala

• Over medium heat combine the oil,green chilly,dry red chillies and ginger garlic paste.Then add the onions and saute till soft. 
• Then add the spices - cumin,coriander,chilly and turmeric powder. If mixture becomes too dry add 3-4 tbsp of water.
• Add the potatoes and coat them with the spice mixture.Add 5-6 tbsp of water to thin out the gravy.
• Do not add too much water at once. 
• Lower the heat. Smooth the yogurt and add some of the gravy to it and add this to the gravy.
• Add salt, pinch of sugar and allow to come to a gentle boil. 
• The gravy will thicken slightly.Taste and add more seasoning if necessary.

For the tempering:

• In hot oil add the panchphoran and allow the seeds to sizzle. 
• Add this to the potato mixture along with the garam masala and the cilantro. Mix well.
• Serve hot with rotis.