Aloo Potala kasa is a very popular Oriya vegetarian curry recipe In this curry pointed guards are cooked along with potatoes and some spices.In odiya pointed ground is called potala.

This delicious gravy can be serve with steamed rice or with roti or paratha.

Today we will learn how to make Aloo Potala Rasa with this easy recipe with step wise pictures.

Preparation Time : 15min Cooking Time : 30min

Serves: 2

Cuisine: Odiya

Course: Main
Author: Resmarani

INGREDIENTS OF ALOO POTALA KASA

• Parwal/potol-6 to 7
• Diced potatoes-1 cup
• Onion chopped-1/2cup
• Tomato chopped -1
• Green chili-2-3
• Cumin seeds-1/4 tsp
• Cardamom-2-3
• Cinnamon stick-1inch
• Coriander powder-1 tbsp
• Cumin powder-1/2 tsp
• Sugar-1/8 tsp(optional)
• Chilli powder-1 tsp
• Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
• Ginger garlic paste-1 tsp
• Garam masala-1 tsp
• oil for fry and3 tbsp
• salt to taste.
• coriander leave for garnishing

Preparation

Steps of whole Aloo potala kasa recipe:

1.Wash the parwal and scrape them lightly with knife ,cut the ends and cut them half horizontally.

2.Heat oil in a pan and fry the parwal on medium flame till they become little soft and golden brown. Keep aside.

3.Then fry the diced potatoes till they become little soft and golden brown and keep aside.

4.Heat oil in a pan , add cardamom,,cinnamon stick ,cumin seeds when it starts crackle, add chopped onion, garlic ginger paste,turmeric powder ,chili powder,coriander powder ,garam masala and stir till light golden brown. Add tomatoes,salt and cook till soft.

5.Add all remaining powders,sugar,salt and stir until oil begins to out of gravy.Then add the fried parwal and potatoes and stir and blend the mixture with the veggies.

6.Add one cup of water mix nicely and cover the lid ,cook for 7-10 min.Check the consistency if needed add a little water.

Garnish with coriander leave.

Aloo Potala kasa is ready.Serve hot with rice or rotis.

A Quick Summary:

INGREDIENTS

• Parwal/potol-6 to 7
• Diced potatoes-1 cup
• Onion chopped-1/2cup
• Tomato chopped -1
• Green chili-2-3
• Cumin seeds-1/4 tsp
• Cardamom-2-3
• Cinnamon stick-1inch
• Coriander powder-1 tbsp
• Cumin powder-1/2 tsp
• Sugar-1/8 tsp(optional)
• Chilli powder-1 tsp
• Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
• Ginger garlic paste-1 tsp
• Garam masala-1 tsp
• oil for fry and3 tbsp
• salt to taste.
• coriander leave

Directions:

1.Wash the parwal and scrape them lightly with knife ,cut the ends and cut them half horizontally.

2.Heat oil in a pan and fry the parwal on medium flame till they become little soft and golden brown. Keep aside.

3.Then fry the diced potatos till they become little soft and golden brown and keep aside

4.Heat oil in a pan , add cardamom,,cinnamon stick ,cumin seeds when it starts crackle, add onion garlic ginger paste,turmeric powder and stir till light golden brown. Add tomatoes and cook till soft.

5.Add all remaining powders,sugar,salt and stir until oil begins to out of gravy.Then add the fried parwal and potatoes and stir and blend the mixture with the veggies.

6.Add one cup of water mix nicely and cover the lid ,cook for 5 min.Check the consistency if needed add a little water.
Garnish with coriander leave.
Aloo Potala kasa is ready.Serve hot with rice or rotis.

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Happy cooking !!!!!!!!!!!!