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POTATO & TOMATO CURRY (ALOO RASEDAR)

Published: Nov 14, 2019 · Modified: Jan 30, 2025 by Gari · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Potato & Tomato Curry or Aloo Rasedar Or Pooriwale Aloo is a popular vegan & a vegetarian dish from North Indian cuisine. This is a no Onion-Garlic recipe but still tastes amazing because of the tangy flavor of tomatoes in it.

Potato & Tomato Curry is one of those recipes you must definitely try. This is really a comforting food that you can enjoy with lentil rice or poori or naan or roti. This Potato curry always tastes good as it's a bit tangy in flavor and one of the easiest recipes to make in Instant Pot.

'Aloo' means Potatoes, and 'Rasedar' means curry or gravy and is a bit thin in consistency. Hence 'Aloo Rasedar' is simply potatoes cook in a thin tomato curry and is usually accompanied with Pooris.

This recipe of Potato & Tomato Curry is so easy to make and you can adjust the flavors as per your taste, and whatever you add in this recipe, it always turns out great.

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ALOO RASEDAR INGREDIENTS

  • POTATOES: This is a potato dish and hence it's the main ingredient. You can add potato in any shape or size. Some add potatoes in cubes while other slice them. Some also add some paneer cubes to make the recipe more flavorful.
  • TOMATOES: Aloo Rasedar is also sometimes referred as poori wale aloo or tamatar (tomato) wale aloo. This recipe is tangy in flavor and all the flavor comes from the tomatoes. I usually add 4-5 tomatoes to make the recipe tangy.
  • GINGER: This is a no onion & garlic recipe but I do like ginger flavor in it. tomatoes & ginger together blend perfectly.
  • SPICES: This is a simple recipe that uses some of the Indian spices that are needed for everyday cooking like garam masala, coriander powder, red chili powder, etc.
  • WATER: This is bit watery recipe and you only need water. It is not supposed to be creamy or buttery.  I usually add 1-2 cups of water or as needed in the recipe.
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VARIATIONS OF POTATO & TOMATO CURRY

There are many variations of this recipe. Each state/ region has it's own recipe of Aloo Rasedar. I like to eat Pooris with Aloo Rasedar, you can also make dry version of this recipe by evaporating water and still tastes equally good. This recipe is usually eaten with pooris with some Indian pickle or Green Chutney or sliced onions.

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is it no onion & garlic recipe?

Yes, this is no onion & garlic recipe of Aloo Rasedar or poori wale aloo or tamatar wale aloo. Usually this recipe of potatoes is made without using any onion and garlic. but if you want you can a=definitely add them to enhance the flavor.

Can you make Aloo Rasedar in Pressure Cooker?

This is a simple recipe that you can easily make on stove-top or in the pressure cooker. I usually make in Instant Pot as it gets more convenient. Just add all the ingredients in the pressure cooker and once pressure is release open the lid. Using potato masher lightly mash some of the potatoes to make curry a little thick.

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Aloo Rasedar

Gari
is a no Onion-Garlic recipe, as the Potato & Tomato Curry or Aloo Rasedar Or Pooriwale Aloo is a popular vegan & a vegetarian dish from North Indian cuisine. This is a no Onion-Garlic recipe but still tastes amazing because of the tangy flavor of tomatoes in it.of tomatoes in the curry makes the recipe tastier.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Resting time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Brunch,
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people
Calories 128 kcal

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HOW TO MAKE ALOO RASEDAR OR POORI WALE ALOO IN INSTANT POT:

  • Add oil in the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Once the oil is hot add cumin seeds, and when they changes color add chopped curry leaves.
  • Fry for 1 minute and then add Tomato Puree and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Then add all the spices (Turmeric Powder, Garam Masala Powder, Coriander Powder, Red Chili Powder, Mango Powder, and Salt) and cook for another 1 minute.
  • Now add Potatoes and close lid. With vent in the sealing position pressure cook for 4 minutes. When timer beeps, do NPR (No Pressure Release) for 10 minutes and then Quick Release.
  • Once the valve goes down and is safe, open lid. Using a potato masher, mash a few potatoes to make the curry a little thick.
    Note: Lightly mash potatoes using a potato masher, there should be some potato pieces and some mashed potatoes in the curry.
  • Add water as required, depending on consistency. And enjoy with Poori, Kachori, or Rice.

HOW TO MAKE ALOO RASEDAR OR POORI WALE ALOO ON STOVE-TOP:

  • First boil the potatoes in the boiling water or pressure cook. Once boiled cut half of the potatoes in cubes and mash the other half of the potatoes.
  • Place a pan on the stove and add oil to it at medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot add cumin seeds, and when they changes color add chopped curry leaves.
  • Boil it until oil starts to separate and tomatoes are thick in consistency. Then add all the spices (Turmeric Powder, Garam Masala Powder, Coriander Powder, Red Chili Powder, Mango Powder, and Salt) and cook for another 1 minute.
  • Add 1 cup of water and let it boil. Once the curry comes to boil then add potatoe cubes and mashed potatoes in the pan. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes until everyting is combined well. Transfer in a bowl and serve with Poori, Kachori, or Rice.

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Nutrition Facts
Aloo Rasedar
Serving Size
 
4 grams
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
128
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
7
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
358
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
15
g
5
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
47
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
42
mg
51
%
Calcium
 
15
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Notes

This is an easy recipe with no- Onion or Garlic. This potato recipe is made by adding only tomatoes, and has a tangy flavor.
This is Vegan dish, so can be enjoyed easily by everyone.
Originally, potatoes are boiled and then added to recipe. Recipe requires one mashed and one 1 potato cut in bit size pieces. For making in Instant Pot, I boil potatoes together and later lightly mash some of the potatoes to make curry a little thick.
Enjoy this yummy Potato dish with Kachori, Poori, Indian Flatbread, or Rice. 
 
Made this recipe using my Instant Pot 6QT Duo60 7-in-1 Multi Pressure Cooker.
 
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