15 Aloo Recipes You Would Love To Relish This Shravan

Friday, July 18, 2014, 13:05 [IST]

Aloo or potato is one vegetable of which we can never get bored. Since the Hindu month of Shravan has started, most people in Northern India have started observing vegetarianism for the entire month.

Abstaining from non vegetarian food leads to shortage of choices. You have to look after the taste and preferences of the family members and cook accordingly.

Aloo or potato is one of the widely used vegetables in the Indian cuisine. Lots of dishes are prepared using aloo. From aloo tikki to aloo dum, the dishes vary in the menu pages, but taste delicious as always! In many households, a dish is incomplete without adding some potato. Be it aloo bhindi or aloo chaat, main course and snacks are incomplete without the presence and flavour of aloo.

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So, Boldsky has put together 15 most delicious aloo recipes which you would love to relish during this vegetarian month of Shravan. Take a look.

Aloo Kalimirch Ka Chokha

Remember the aloo kali mirch ka chokha that your mother used to prepare with puris on rainy days? It used to melt in the mouth giving a taste that is hard to forget. Don't worry, we will not leave you high and dry. With this recipe, you can make aloo kali mirch ka chokha easily at home. All you have to do is follow the simple aloo kali mirch recipe that we are sharing with you.

Tangy Masaledar Aloo

This aloo recipe does not require too much of time and can be prepared with spices easily available at home. This tangy masaledar aloo has a mix of different spices in it which makes it a perfect treat with rotis and parathas.

Masala Aloo Fry

You can try this fried potato snacks that will make you lick your fingers. You can try these spicy fried potatoes that are homemade replacements for potato wedges. The Indian taste buds cannot be satisfied with food that is not spicy. That is why; masala aloo fry is out equivalent of French fries.

Aloo Dahi With Hing

The boiled potatoes when mixed with curd gives an aromatic flavour which makes it lip smacking and delicious. Check out this side dish aloo dahi recipe. The only difference in this aloo dahi is that, hing (Asafoetida) is sprinkled to bring a different flavour to the usual side dish recipe. Take a look

Aloo Chat

Here we spend many a evening eating our favorite aloo chaat, relishing its magical, addictive flavours. And why not? It is a comforting food that warms the palate. Aloo chaat can be best served with chilled yogurt and tamarind chutney.

Aloo Tamatar

Here is a simple aloo with tamatar (tomato) recipe that you can prepare within 30 minutes. The potatoes are boiled and then mixed with the tomato in a frying pan. You can either keep the sabji dry or semi-gravy. Take a look at the side dish recipe.

Quick Aloo Dum

Aloo dum is one of the most popular side dishes popular in the Indian cuisine. There are many ways to prepare the gravy rich aloo dum. However, most of the recipes require a lot of time. If you are a working professional and want to know some simple dishes to prepare for dinner after a tiring day, then here is the simple way to prepare aloo dum.

Aloo Jeera

This aloo jeera recipe is easy to make and not time consuming. The aloo jeera is a side dish which can be combined with any main course. It will only add more variety to your meals. In this aloo jeera recipe, one of the main ingredients is jeera or cumin which gives a nutty flavour to your dish.

Aloo Kofta

Vegetarians who love aloo and kofta can blend the two to prepare a lip-smacking side dish. Here is the aloo kofta recipe which tastes yum and can be easily prepared as well. If you have tried malai kofta and want to try the same Indian side dish which has aloo as well, then this aloo kofta recipe is perfect for you.

Dry Aloo Matar

As working people run out of time and want to try quick recipes, here is a simple dry aloo matar recipe to prepare using the seasonal vegetable, green peas. Aloo matar can either be dry or can have a thick gravy depending on what you wish to eat.

Chatpate Aloo

Chatpate means tangy. This aloo recipe is prepared with a mix of various spices and the dash of dry mango powder which adds to the tanginess.

Dhaniya Aloo Ki Sabji

Dhaniya aloo ki sabji is one of the easiest vegetarian recipes which you can prepare without hassle. The aroma of coriander makes this dish a lip-smacking treat for all.

Aloo Paneer Kofta Curry

Aloo paneer kofta curry is a delicious vegetarian recipe which is a must try during this Shravan. The soft and mushy koftas are stuffed with dry fruits and then cooked in a spicy gravy. The taste of the dish is difficult to describe in words.

Gujarati Aloo Sabji

Gujaratis are mostly pure vegetarians. Some of them even avoid onions and garlic in their diet. A typical Gujarati subzi is a mix of sweet, spicy and tangy flavours. In this recipe of Gujarati aloo subzi, the use of yogurt and a unique blend of spices make it an absolute delight for your taste-buds.

Achari Aloo

As the name suggests, achari aloo is a very spicy recipe. Most 'achari' recipes have an assortment of very hot spices. Achari aloo is a semi dry gravy but you can also prepare it like a proper Indian curry. Achari aloo tastes best when it has thick red gravy.