Vegan recipe
Potato recipes
Gluten-free
Beginner
For 4 people

About Aloo Chatka


Aloo Chatka is an easy-to-make, lip-smacking potato snack that's bursting with the bold flavours of cumin, turmeric and amchur. Soft, seared potatoes are coated in a piquant, tangy spice blend and simmered until the masala seeps into every bite. This vegan, gluten-free aloo dish whips up in under half an hour with minimal chopping and hands-on cooking required. Serve piping hot as a teatime nibble or cocktail appetiser.

 

Ingredients

  • Potatoes (large)

    4-5
  • Oil (any neutral cooking oil)

    2 tbsp
  • Sunrise Cumin (whole jeera)

    1 tbsp
  • Sunrise Haldi Powder

    1 tsp
  • Sunrise Aloo Dum Masala

    1 tbsp
  • Sunrise Amchur Powder

    1 tsp
  • Salt

    to taste
  • Sugar

    to taste
  • Water (lukewarm)

    1/3 cup

Sunrise tip: For extra crunch, add a handful of roasted peanuts to the spiced potatoes in the last 2 minutes of cooking.


Steps

Step 1: Boil the potatoes

Time: 10 minutes

Clean 4-5 potatoes under running water. Then, in a pot, take enough water to submerge all the potatoes. Bring the water to a boil and then add the potatoes, along with a pinch of salt. Let them boil undisturbed for 8-10 minutes. Then, drain the water and peel the potatoes. Set them aside on a plate.


Step 2: Fry cumin seeds

Time: 1 minute

In a large kadhai or wok, heat the oil on high flame. Add the Sunrise Cumin Seeds and fry for 30 seconds until they sizzle and smell fragrant.


Step 3: Sear potatoes

Time: 4 minutes

Add the boiled and peeled potatoes to the kadhai. Let them sear on high heat, tossing occasionally, for 3-4 minutes until lightly golden.


Step 4: Add spices

Time: 5 minutes

Reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle in the Sunrise Haldi Powder, Sunrise Aloo Dum Masala, Sunrise Amchur Powder, salt and sugar. Mix well to coat the potatoes evenly in the spices.


Step 5: Simmer

Time: 5 minutes

Pour the lukewarm water into the kadhai. Stir the masala and potatoes. Cover and simmer on low heat for 3 minutes to let the potatoes absorb the spices.


Step 6: Finish & serve

Time: 5 minutes

Uncover the kadhai. Give the aloo chatka a final stir. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Turn off the heat.

Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with chopped coriander if you like. Serve hot with green chutney and chai.


Goes Best With

  • Main Dish: Pav bhaji, Samosa chaat, Chana masala

  • Accompaniment: Green chutney, Tamarind chutney, Masala chai