Authentic Assamese Pura Aloo Pitika with Warm Joha Rice
Experience the smoky, comforting flavors of rural Assam with this roasted potato mash infused with raw mustard oil and fiery chillies. Served alongside fragrant, warm Joha rice, it is a soul-satisfying culinary delight.
40min
Total Time
3
Servings
Assamese
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Wash the potatoes thoroughly and roast them directly over an open flame or bake them in an oven until the skins are charred and the interiors are completely tender.
2
Allow the roasted potatoes to cool slightly, then peel off the smoky charred skin.
3
In a mixing bowl, coarsely mash the roasted potatoes using a fork or your hands while they are still warm.
4
Add the finely chopped red onions, green chillies, and fresh coriander leaves to the mashed potatoes.
5
Drizzle the pungent raw mustard oil over the mixture and season generously with salt.
6
Mix everything thoroughly until well combined, ensuring the raw aroma of the mustard oil permeates the mash.
7
Serve the smoky potato mash immediately alongside piping hot, fragrant Joha rice.
Ingredients
4 large potatoes
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 green chillies, finely chopped
2 tablespoons raw mustard oil
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Salt to taste
3 cups cooked Assamese Joha rice for serving
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