Aaloo (potato) Chaulai (amaranth) saag ka bhujia

Servings: 2-3
Preparation time: 5-6 minutes.
Cooking time: 20-25 minutes.
Total time: 31 minutes.

“Aaloo(Potato)Chaulai Saag(Amaranth leaf)ka Bhujia” is a delightful and nutritious dish that combines the earthy flavours of amaranth leaves (chaulai saag) with the comforting taste of potatoes (aaloo). This traditional North Indian recipe is cherished for its simplicity and the health benefits it offers. Amaranth leaves are rich in vitamins and minerals, making this dish a great way to incorporate greens into your diet. The potatoes add a hearty texture and balance to the dish, making it a perfect accompaniment to Chapatis or Steamed Rice and Dal. Whether for a daily meal or a special occasion, Aaloo Chaulai Saag Bhujia is sure to satisfy your taste buds and nourish your body.

Ingredients :

Chaulai: 1bunch (150gm)
Aaloo: 2 no. (Medium)
Onion: 1 no. (Small)
Garlic: 4-5 flakes
Green chili: 2-3 no.
Oil: 4-5 table spoon
Salt: 1 teaspoon (as per taste)
Mustard seed: 1 teaspoon
Red chili: 1-2 no.

Preparation:

Clean, wash and Chop chaulai leaf roughly. Keep aside.
Peel off and Chop the potatoes length wise in thin slices. Keep aside.
Chop onion and garlic into small pieces. Keep aside.
Chop red chilli into 2-3 pieces. Keep aside.
Chop green chilli longitudinally.

Method:

Heat 2 tablespoon of oil in a heavy bottom pan.
When it is starts to smoke, Add mustard seeds.
When it turns brown; add a pinch of turmeric powder and green chilli.
Drop chopped potatoes in the oil, sauté on low flame.
Fry until half done, (About 5-7 minutes)
Add chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and salt.
Fry for 3-4 minutes or till vegetables are 90% done. Remove it, keep aside.
Put remaining oil and heat, when it smokes add mustard seeds and red chilli wait till it sputters.
Add onion, garlic, stir and fry (keep it stirring otherwise it may burn).
Fry till it become translucent.
Add chaulai leaf, stir well and fry for few minutes.
After few minutes it will change the colour and starts shrinking.
Put one forth cup of water.
Cook for 5-6minutes on medium lower heat.
Add salt, stir well cook till it is done.
Add fried potatoes; cook for another 3-4 minutes till potato become soft.
Put off the flame.
Now, Aaloo (potato) Chaulai (amaranth) saag ka bhujia is ready to serve.
It can be served with any type of meal.