THE SPICE MAGIC KITCHEN
Achari aloo
Potatoes tossed with pickling spices, tomato and lemon.
Images are AI-generated serving illustrations; actual portions and results may vary.
GET EVERYTHING READY
Everything you’ll need.
For 4 servings. Tap each ingredient as you get it ready.
Use the written amounts, not the portions shown in the illustrations. US volume and weight equivalents are approximate.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, stainless-steel skillet, mortar.
The recipe at a glance.
See the sequence, then follow the full instructions below.
FOLLOW ALONG
4 simple steps.
One delicious result.
Illustrative preparation stage 1 Boil
Medium
Have readyPotatoes, 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes, Water
- Simmer potatoes in the boiling water allowance 12–15 minutes; drain.
Illustrative preparation stage 2 Temper seeds
Medium-low
Have readyNeutral oil, Nigella seeds, Fennel seeds, crushed, Yellow mustard seeds, crushed, Fenugreek seeds, crushed
- Heat oil; add nigella, fennel, mustard and fenugreek, stirring 20–30 seconds.
SPICE MAGICNigella SeedsView this spice →Next: Cook masala ↓Illustrative preparation stage 3 Cook masala
Medium-low
Have readyTomato, finely chopped, Ground turmeric, Kashmiri chili powder, Fine salt
- Add tomato, turmeric, chili and salt; cook 5 minutes.
- Add potatoes and 2 tbsp water; toss and cook 4–5 minutes.
Illustrative preparation stage 4 Finish
Off heat
Have readyLemon juice
- Take off heat and stir in lemon juice.
AT THE TABLE
A few good things alongside.
Roti
Dal
Cucumber raita
AI-generated serving suggestions. Side dishes are separate from the recipe quantities.
A few things worth knowing.
Recipe development status
Original development draft; kitchen validation pending.
Kitchen tip 2
Achari refers to a pickling-spice flavor profile here; this cooked dish is not a preserved pickle.
Ingredients and allergens
Allergen check: includes mustard. Check all packaged ingredients, including spice blends, and separate serving suggestions.
FROM YOUR SPICE SHELF