Aloo Masala (Potato Masala Recipe)

Name: Aloo Masala (Potato Masala Recipe)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups potatoes (peeled & diced to 1 inch cubes (400 grams, 3 medium)); 1 medium onions (chopped or sliced (about ½ to ¾ cup)); ½ tablespoon ginger (chopped or grated (about 1 inch)); ½ to ¾ teaspoon Salt ((adjust to taste)); 2 tablespoon oil; ¼ to ½ teaspoon mustard seeds; ½ teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon chana dal ((optional)); 1 teaspoon urad dal ((optional)); 1 sprig curry leaves; 1 to 2 green chilies ( chopped or sliced); ¼ teaspoon turmeric ((use more if needed)); 1 Pinch hing ((optional)); 2 tablespoons coriander leaves (chopped finely)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

Aloo Masala is a South Indian side dish of boiled potatoes, tempered with spices and herbs. It is eaten stuffed inside a Masala dosa. Potato masala can also be eaten with any kind of flatbreads, wraps or sandwiches. Instructions included for stovetop & instant pot.

Updated at: Sat, 21 Feb 2026 05:45:39 GMT