Vrat Special Aloo Ki Sabji For Shivratri

Vrat recipes in India are a special variety of delicacies. These recipes are made on special occasions when people fast. Shivratri is one such occasion when people can try vrat recipes. That is why Boldsky brings you the most popular aloo ki sabzi for vrat. This vrat special aloo ki sabzi is actually a potato curry. The speciality of all vrat recipes is that they are cooked without onion or garlic.

This is because, according to Hindu religious beliefs, onion and garlic are also non-vegetarian spices as they produce heat in the body. And on Shivratri, you are not permitted to have any non vegetarian food. That is why the special aloo ki sabzi for vrat is prepared with a different procedure. Another special feature of this vrat recipe is that it is cooked with sea salt instead of normal salt as per religious considerations. You can also add other vegetables like peas, singara and chana (grams) in the aloo ki sabzi for vrat.

Serves: 4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• Potato- 4 (peeled and cut into small pieces)
• Tomato- 1 (chopped)
• Green chillies- 2 (chopped)
• Lemon juice- 1tbsp
• Kalounji- 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric- 1/2 tsp
• Red chilli powder- 1/2 tsp
• Coriander leaves- 2 stalks (chopped)
• Oil- 2tbsp
• Sea salt- as per taste

Procedure

1. Heat oil in a deep bottomed pan. When it gets warm, add kalounji and green chillies.
2. After 30 seconds, add chopped potatoes and lower the flame. Stir fry the potatoes for 3- 4 minutes.
3. Now add tomato to the pan and sprinkle lemon juice from the top. Add salt and mix it up.
4. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes. Now add red chilli powder, turmeric and chopped coriander leaves to the pan.
5. Mix it up and cook for 2 minutes on low flame. Add 2 cups of water (and peas if you want) to the pan.
6. Now cover and cook for 10 minutes on low flame.

You can have vrat special aloo ki sabzi with bajra roti to break your Shivratri fast.