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Aloo Bhujia

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Traditional Bihari-Style Aloo Bhujia
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Aloo Bhujia
Recipe: The Perfect Everyday Potato Side Dish

25 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
8
Ingredients
Vegan
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Bihari-Style Aloo Bhujia is a simple yet flavourful potato dish from Bihar. Made with everyday ingredients like potatoes, garlic, mustard oil, and a handful of spices, it shows how delicious food doesn’t need to be complicated. The potatoes are sliced into thin batons, cooked until tender, and then lightly crisped for the perfect bite. What makes this dish stand out is the sharp aroma of mustard oil, the earthy taste of fenugreek seeds, and the gentle heat of dried red chillies. Garlic adds a rich depth that ties everything together, making the dish warm and satisfying. Often served with dal, roti, or steamed rice, it is a popular everyday side dish in many Indian homes.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
2 tablespoonsMustard oil
¼ teaspoonFenugreek seeds (methi dana)
1–2 piecesDry red chillies (broken)
2 tablespoonsGarlic (finely chopped)
500 gPotatoes (cut into thin batons)
½ teaspoonTurmeric powder
1 teaspoonSalt
¼ teaspoonBlack pepper powder

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Description - Step 1

Prepare the Potatoes

Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin batons about ¼-inch thick. Try to keep them similar in size so they cook evenly. Once cut, place the potatoes in a bowl of water. This prevents them from turning brown and also helps remove extra starch.

Step 1
Prepare the Potatoes
10 Minutes
Step 2
Heat the Mustard Oil
2 Minutes
Step 3
Temper the Spices
30 Seconds
Step 4
Cook the Garlic
1 Minute