Aloo Potala kasa or Spicy parwal and potato curry Recipe

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.

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Aloo Potala kasa

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.

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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.

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cut Parwal 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.

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Fry the parwal

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

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Fry the diced potatoes
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Fried parwal and aloo

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.

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Add cardamom,,cinnamon stick
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cumin seeds
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Onion
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Ginger garlic paste
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Put turmeric powder ,chili powder,coriander powder ,garam masala
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Add tomatoes,salt

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.

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Add the fried parwal and potatoes
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Fry for a minute

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.

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Add one cup of water

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Garnish with coriander leave.

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Garnish with coriander leave

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

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Your Aloo Potala kasa is ready

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.

Hope you all will love this recipe.. Please do share your comments .

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

2 Comments

  1. Resma madam
    I like this Curry Very much.
    it looks yummy.
    Now onwards I can prepare this curry very easily.
    Thank You madam.

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