Indian Potato Bhajji (Aloo Bhajji)

A flavorful Indian-style potato dish made with onions, spices, and soft potatoes. This version is commonly served inside masala dosas or as a savory side dish.

Ingredients

• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp oil or ghee
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp urad dal (optional)
• 8–10 curry leaves
• 1–2 green chilies, sliced
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• Juice of 1/2 lemon

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Instructions

1. Cook the potatoes

1. Boil diced potatoes in salted water until fork-tender.
2. Drain and lightly mash a few pieces while keeping most chunks intact.

2. Prepare the tempering

1. Heat oil or ghee in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add:
   • mustard seeds
   • cumin seeds
3. When they begin to crackle, add urad dal (if using) and cook until lightly golden.

3. Add aromatics

Stir in:

• curry leaves
• green chilies
• ginger
• sliced onions

Cook until onions soften and become lightly golden.

4. Season

Add:

• turmeric
• salt
• black pepper

Mix well.

5. Add potatoes

1. Add cooked potatoes to the pan.
2. Gently mix until coated in spices.
3. Cook 3–5 minutes, allowing flavors to combine.

6. Finish

Turn off heat and stir in:

• cilantro
• lemon juice

Serving Ideas

Serve with:

• dosa
• chapati
• puri
• rice
• chutney

Tips

• For extra flavor, add a pinch of asafoetida (hing).
• You can add peas for a variation.
• Slightly mashing the potatoes gives the bhajji its classic soft texture.

Warm, comforting, and packed with classic South Indian flavors.