Chatpate Aloo or spicy stir-fry potatoes is a tangy and delicious spicy dish. These Stir-fried potatoes with green chili and tamarind give a very unique flavor. Chatpate Aloo is perfect as a delicious appetizer or you can serve them as a side dish with any meal.
Ingredients3 cups potatoes boiled peeled and cubed in byte size
4 tablespoons oil, I like canola oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, jeera
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons green chili finely chopped, adjust to your taste
1/4 teaspoon chili flake
1 teaspoon finely shredded ginger
2 tablespoons tamarind paste (do not use concentrated Tamarind)
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup cilantro chopped
2-3 tablespoons water
Method* Heat the oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat. Oil is the right temperature when cumin seeds crack immediately after being put in the pan.
* Add cumin seeds after seeds crack add potatoes and sprinkle the salt over potatoes.
* Stir-fry until potatoes are light golden brown this should take about 6-7 minutes.
* Add ginger, green chilies and chili flakes. Stir for about a minute.
* Add tamarind paste, and sugar mix it well. Add water as needed about 2-3 tablespoons. Potatoes should be moist.
* Turn off the heat and add cilantro.
* Mix it well and serve chatpata aloo hot.