Aloo Tamatar Ka Jhol Recipe

  Aloo Tamatar Ka Jhol Recipe

Aloo Tamatar Ka Jhol: Marinated pieces of potatoes and paneer fried and then simmered in a masala rich tomato gravy.

Ingredients of Aloo Tamatar Ka Jhol

2 potatoes, parboiled

 250 gm paneer

1+1 tsp turmeric

Salt, to taste

1+1 tsp red chilli powder

1-2 tsp Oil

Oil to flash fry (Flash fry is a process in which the potatoes/paneer are immersed in hot oil and fried for 3-4 minutes or till colored on the outside.)

For the gravy   

oil

1 black cardamom

3 green

1 stick cinnamon

3 cloves

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 onion, finely chopped

2 tsp ginger, chopped

2-3 cloves garlic, crushed

1 green chilli, chopped

1 tsp turmeric

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp coriander powder

Hing, a pinch

2-3 tomatoes, chopped

water 

2-3 Tbsp milk

1 Tbsp butter

Garnish with chopped mint leaves

How to Make Aloo Tamatar Ka Jhol

In a bowl marinate the par boiled potatoes with turmeric, salt, chilli powder and some oil. Flash fry them. Keep aside.

In another bowl marinate the paneer cubes with turmeric, salt, chilli powder and some oil. Flash fry them. Keep aside.

For the gravy:

In a pan add oil, black cardamom, green cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and cumin seeds. Saute.

Add chopped onions and saute till they start to turn golden. Add ginger, garlic and green chillies.

Then add turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, hing and tomatoes. Once the tomatoes start to wilt add water to speed up the cooking process. Cook on simmer for 3-4 minutes.

Add milk and butter. Cook for another 3-4 minutes and add the fried potatoes and paneer. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.

Serve garnished with chopped mint leaves.