Nepali Aloo Tareko Recipe

Step 1: To begin making Nepali Aloo Tareko Recipe, peel, wash and cut the potatoes into thick wedges, soak it into water to avoid discolouration and keep aside

Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons of mustard oil in a pan on high heat so that it reaches its smoking point

Step 3: Lower the heat, add the fenugreek, caraway seeds and dried red chillies and let it splutter

Step 4: Add the drained potato wedges, turmeric powder, salt and give it a good stir

Step 5: Cook the potatoes over high flame so that they get roasted and then simmer till the potatoes are cooked to 3/4

Step 6: this will take around 10 minutes

Step 7: Remove the potatoes into a plate and keep aside

Step 8: Into the same pan, add a tablespoon of mustard oil and smoke it

Step 9: Add the ginger and garlic pastes and saute till the raw smell goes away

Step 10: Add the coriander, red chilli and timur powder and saute well

Step 11: Re-introduce the potatoes into the pan and stir well until the potatoes are well coated with the spices

Step 12: Cook the potatoes in low heat for 10 minutes till they are fully done and turns crispy, occasionally stirring inbetween

Step 13: Switch off the flame and serve the Nepali Aloo Tareko Recipe along hot Steamed Rice and Dal Fry for a comforting weeknight dinner