Vrat Wale Aloo

Vrat Wale Aloo is a quick, tangy fasting recipe with potatoes, peanuts, and spices-perfect for Navratri or fasting days!

Recipe Source Link:https://www.mygingergarlickitchen.com/vrat-wale-aloo/

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RECIPE INGREDIENTS

» For Vrat Wale Aloo

• 1/2 cup peanuts
• 2-3 green chilies (chopped)
• 3 boiled potatoes (peeled and diced)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• Rock salt (Sendha Namak) to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
• Fresh lemon juice to taste
• 1-2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (for garnish)

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

» How to Make Vrat Wale Aloo

1. In a dry pan, roast the peanuts until golden and aromatic. Transfer them to a plate and let them cool completely. Once cooled, rub them using a kitchen tissue to loosen the skin.
2. Then, use a colander to discard the skin. Add the roasted peanuts to a blender and make a coarse mixture. Set aside. Peel the potatoes and dice them. Then, chop the green chilies and keep them aside.
3. Heat some ghee or oil in a pan. Once hot, add the cumin seeds and let them splutter. Next, add the chopped green chilies and sauté for a minute. Now, add the peanuts and cook for 1 minute.
4. Then, add the boiled and diced potatoes to the pan and mix well with the chilies and cumin. Cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat while stirring occasionally. Sprinkle rock salt (Sendha Namak) and red chili powder or black pepper powder to taste.
5. Mix well to combine. Also, mash the potatoes slightly with the spatula so they coat the peanuts and spices well. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on medium-low heat. Then, add some sugar for sweetness and fresh lemon juice for a tangy taste. Mix again and cook for a minute. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and mix again.
6. Turn off the heat, transfer the mixture to a serving dish, and garnish with chopped cilantro.Enjoy your delicious Vrat Wale Aloo hot as a fasting snack or with vrat wali puri or roti as a side dish!

RECIPE NOTES

1. I used pre-boiled potatoes, but you can use raw ones too. Cook them covered on medium-low heat until soft, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
2. I roasted the peanuts in a pan, but you can also roast them in a microwave, oven, or air fryer. Just ensure they?re roasted well for a nice crunch.