Aloo Saadeko ~ Nepali Style Spicy Potato Salad

Aloo Saadeko is a Nepali style spicy potato salad which can be served as an appetizer or as a side dish to a meal.  Easy to make and perks up any meal. Enjoy 🙂 ~ Kamakshi

Prep Time : 15 mins                                                               Cook Time : 15-20 mins
Serves : 4-6

INGREDIENTS

  • 500 gms  Potatoes, boiled and cut into cubes
  • 1 Medium Onion, cut into thick slices
  • 2 Tomatoes, cut into cubes
  • 2 Sprig Coriander , chopped
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, finely minced
  • 5 Green Chillies,diced
  • 1 tsp Ginger Paste
  • 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin (Zeera) Powder
  • 1 tbsp  Yellow Mustard Paste ( Grind 1 tbsp Yellow Mustard with 2 tbsp Water)
  • 2 tsp Chuk Amilo ( Lemon Concentrate) OR 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • Salt to taste

For the Tempering :

  • 3 tbsp Mustard Oil
  • 1 tsp Fenugreek ( Methi) seeds
  • 4-5 Green Chilli, slit from the center

METHOD

  1. In a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients (expect the ones for the tempering) .
  2. Heat the mustard oil in  pan and add the fenugreek seeds and slit green chillies. Let it fry for 2-3 mins. Pour the oil along with the fenugreek and chillies into the bowl with the potatoes and spices. Mix well till all the spices are nicely coated over the potatoes. Adjust the chilli and lemon according to your taste.
  3. Serve