Authentic Kumaoni Aaloo Daal ke Gutke with Pahadi Raita
A comforting mountain delicacy featuring earthy potatoes tossed in local Himalayan herbs, paired with a refreshing cucumber and mustard raita. This rustic dish brings the authentic flavours of the Kumaon region straight to your dining table.
50min
Total Time
4
Servings
Kumaoni
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed iron pan until smoking point, then reduce the heat slightly.
2
Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and dry red chillies, allowing them to splutter and release their aroma.
3
Add the cubed boiled potatoes to the pan and toss them gently in the tempering.
4
Sprinkle turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder, and salt over the potatoes.
5
Sauté on medium-low heat until the potatoes develop a nice golden-brown crust and absorb all the spices.
6
Garnish the crisp potatoes with freshly chopped coriander leaves and set aside.
7
In a separate bowl, whisk the beaten curd until smooth, then stir in the grated cucumber.
8
Season the raita with roasted cumin powder, black salt, and ordinary salt, mixing well.
9
Serve the hot Kumaoni aaloo gutke alongside the chilled cucumber raita for a complete mountain meal.
Ingredients
500g boiled potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tbsp mustard oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp mustard seeds
2-3 dry red chillies
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp red chilli powder
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Salt to taste
2 cups beaten curd
1 cup grated cucumber
1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
A pinch of black salt
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.