Light, tangy, and cumin-fragrant โ tender potatoes in a clean, yogurt-kissed gravy made for fasting days ๐ฟ๐.
Hook: Pantry staples, 20-minute stovetop, no onion/garlic โก
Ingredients
๐ฅ Potatoes, peeled & 2 cm chunks: 600 g (1.3 lb)
1๏ธโฃ Temper: Heat ๐ง ghee. Add ๐ฑ cumin; let crackle 20โ30 s. Add ๐ถ chilies & ๐ซ ginger; sautรฉ 30 s.
2๏ธโฃ Potatoes: Add ๐ฅ potatoes + ๐ง rock salt; sautรฉ 3โ4 min for light edges.
3๏ธโฃ Base: Stir in ๐ง water; simmer 10โ12 min until just tender.
4๏ธโฃ Thicken: Whisk ๐ฅ yogurt with ๐พ flour to a smooth slurry. Lower heat to low, stream it into the pot while stirring; simmer 2โ3 min until lightly glossy.
5๏ธโฃ Finish: Fold in ๐ฅ peanuts (if using), adjust salt, and add ๐ lemon. Rest 2 min; scatter ๐ฟ cilantro. Serve with sabudana khichdi or kuttu puri.
Total Time
๐ Prep: 8 min
๐ฅ Cook: 18โ20 min
โณ Total: 26โ28 min
Nutritional Value
๐ โ240 kcal
๐ช โ5 g protein
๐ง โ9 g fat
๐ โ36 g carbs
๐ง โ500 mg sodium
Advice
Keep yogurt room-temperature and the pot on low when adding โ then bring back to a gentle simmer. That prevents curdling and keeps the gravy silky.
Why it works: Rock salt + lemon deliver clean, mineral brightness; a small singhara/kuttu slurry stabilizes yogurt proteins for a smooth, vrat-friendly sauce.
Twist: Skip yogurt and use ยฝ cup coconut milk for a dairy-free version, or add ยฝ tsp crushed black pepper for classic fasting heat.
Status
Clean spice, tender bites, pure comfort โ Vrat Aloo ๐ฅ is your fast-day hug in a bowl. #grannyzen #fastingdishes #vrataloo #indiancuisine
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