How to Make Bombay Potatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bombay potatoes, also known as Bombay aloo, is a classic Indian potato dish that is bursting with flavor and aroma. This dish is not only incredibly delicious, but it is also simple to make and requires just a few ingredients. The potatoes are infused with a blend of spices and then roasted to perfection, resulting in a dish that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

One of the things that makes Bombay potatoes so special is the unique combination of spices that are used....

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Ingredients

  • 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste (Optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons minced onion

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place cubed potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once water is boiling, cook until potatoes are just tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and heat until they start to pop. Add turmeric, coriander, cayenne pepper, and salt. Cook and stir until spices are fragrant, up to 1 minute, watching carefully so spices do not burn. Add onion and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add drained potatoes to the skillet and increase heat to medium-high. Cook and stir to thoroughly coat the potatoes with the spice mixture. Taste and season with more salt, if desired. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    268 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 305mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 43mg
    • Calcium: 42mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 947mg