Aloo tamatar ki shaak

 

Ingredients 

4 Potatoes  peeled and cut in 1 inch cubes

2 tsp Oil

1 tsp Kalonji /Nigella Seeds

1 inch Ginger, grated

1 Onion, finely chopped

1 inch Cinnamon Stick 

1 Bay leaf 

2 Tomatoes, finely chopped

1/2 tsp Turmeric pdr

1 tsp Red Chili powder

1 tsp Garam masala powder

1 tsp Coriander Powder 

Salt, to taste

 

Preparations

Heat a pressure cooker with oil on medium heat; add the kalonji, and allow the kalonji seeds and allow it to crackle.

Add ginger, onion, cinnamon stick, bay leaf and saute until the onions soften.

Once the onion softens, add the tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder and salt.

Saute the tomatoes until it becomes soft.

Once soft, stir in the aloo and add water till it covers the potato

Cover the pressure cooker and pressure cook the batata nu shaak/ aloo tamatar sabzi for 4 to 5 whistles. 

After 4 to 5 whistles turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.

Once the pressure releases, check the taste and adjust the salt and spices accordingly.

Stir in the chopped coriander leaves and transfer the Batata Nu Shaak / Aloo Tamatar Sabzi  to as serving bowl and serve hot with roti, thepla, kadhi or hot rice. 

 

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