Potato Rice (Aloo Rice)
This rice dish is made with stir fried potatoes, onions, spices, herbs and precooked rice. Serve it with a side of veggie salad and plain yogurt.
For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips.
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Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )
- 1 cup raw rice or 2½ cups cooked rice
- 2 medium potatoes cut to ½ to ¾ inch cubes
- 1 medium onion sliced thinly
- 2 garlic cloves chopped, or ½ inch ginger
- 12 mint leaves fine chopped or cilantro
- 1 green chili slit (omit for kids)
- ½ to ¾ teaspoon Garam masala or biryani masala (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon Red chili powder
- ⅛ teaspoon turmeric
- ⅓ teaspoon salt (more if needed)
- 2 tablespoons Oil as needed
- 1 to 1½ tablespoons lemon juice
Whole spices (optional)
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 green cardamoms
- 4 cloves
- 1 inch cinnamon piece
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 star anise / star flower
- 1 strand mace
How to make the recipe
- Cook rice in whatever way you prefer. Here is how I do it - Rinse rice in a pot and pour 3 to 4 cups of water. Bring to a rolling boil and cook on a medium heat till fully cooked, yet firm. Drain to a colander, cover and let rest until used later.
- While the rice cooks, wash, peel and dice potatoes. Add them to a bowl of water to avoid discoloring.
- Pour oil to a hot wide pan / skillet and add the whole spices if using. When they begin to sizzle (in a minute), add the onions, garlic and chili. Saute until the onions turn transparent for 3 to 4 mins.
- Drain the water from the potatoes and add them to the pan. Saute and roast them until tender and fully cooked. If the pan dries out, add a splash of water and cook covered. It should take you about 8 to 9 mins.
- Stir in turmeric, red chili powder, mint, salt and garam masala. Saute for a minute and turn off the heat. Stir in the rice and squeeze some lemon juice.
- Mix well and taste test to adjust salt. If you want more heat, add black pepper.
- Serve potato rice hot with yogurt and a veggie salad.
NUTRITION (estimation only)
Calories: 579kcal | Carbohydrates: 112g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 1134mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 34.6mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 8.7mg
