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    Aloo Bharta – Indian Mashed Potatoes

    Published: Aug 18, 2015 · Modified: Feb 14, 2018 by Richa 28 Comments

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    Aloo Bharta – Indian Mashed Potatoes. Mashed potatoes with mustard oil, onion, chile, cilantro, salt, pepper and vegan butter. Easy Side. Vegan Gluten-free Recipe

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    Aloo Bharta - Indian Mashed Potatoes | Vegan Richa

    Aloo Bharta, Bhorta, Chokha, bhaate are various names of similar mashed potato dish from different regions in India (from Bengal, Rajasthan, Bihar and other states). Mashed Potatoes are spiced and flavored depending on the the region, state, family, personal preference and served as side with dals and rice. 

    These mashed potatoes are lightly spiced, generally flavored with mustard oil. They are generally not made creamy with milk or butter or served with gravy. They are just spiced mashed potatoes. Often they are served as a scoop or ball for portion control. I mean mashed potatoes, in any form are addictive. You can also add some cumin, cayenne and garam masala to your favorite mashed potato recipe for a creamy spiced version. 

    This recipe uses mustard oil. You can use any other neutral oil and add ground mustard to taste. Or temper mustard seeds in hot oil until the seeds begin to pop and use the oil to flavor the potatoes. You can get mustard oil from Indian stores or online on Amazon- pure Mustard Oil. You can also use sweet potatoes. To use up leftover aloo bharta, shape into patties and pan fry over medium heat to serve as snack or breakfast. 


    Aloo Bharta - Indian Mashed Potatoes | Vegan Richa

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    Steps:

    Cook and mash the potatoes really well. Combine all the ingredients. Taste and adjust salt and spice. Scoop into individual servings.

    Aloo Bharta - Indian Mashed Potatoes | Vegan Richa

    Or serve in a bowl warm, topped with vegan butter or olive oil. 

    Aloo Bharta - Indian Mashed Potatoes | Vegan Richa

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    Aloo Bharta - Indian Mashed Potatoes

    Aloo Bharta - Indian Mashed Potatoes. Mashed potatoes with mustard oil, onion, chile, cilantro, salt, pepper and vegan butter. Easy Side. Vegan Gluten-free Recipe
    Prep Time25 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Course: Side
    Cuisine: Gluten-free, Indian, Vegan
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 107kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 3 (639 g) medium potatoes yukon gold or red
    • 1 tsp mustard oil
    • 1/4 cup (30 g) finely chopped chopped red onion
    • 1 green chili finely chopped
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) or more roasted ground cumin
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) coriander
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) or more cayenne/red chili powder
    • 1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) or more black pepper
    • 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) or more salt to taste
    • 1 to 2 Tbsp water
    • a few Tbsp chopped cilantro or scallion

    Instructions

    • Cook the potatoes. Boil, microwave or pressure cook(14 to 16 minutes) until well cooked.
    • Peel if desired and mash well until very smooth.
    • Add the rest of the ingredients and mix in. Add a Tbsp or so water if needed to smooth out the mixture.
    • Taste salt and spice. Serve warm topped with vegan butter or olive oil and black pepper.

    Notes

    To make without mustard oil: Use a neutral oil and add 1/2 tsp ground mustard and mix in.
    Or heat 1 tsp neutral oil in a skillet over medium heat. When hot, add 1/4 to 1/2 tsp mustard seeds and wait until they start to pop. Drizzle the tempered oil and seeds into the mashed potatoes. For variation, use cumin seeds to temper the oil.
    Nutrition Values is approx 1 of 4 Serves.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Aloo Bharta - Indian Mashed Potatoes
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 107 Calories from Fat 9
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 1g2%
    Sodium 344mg15%
    Potassium 659mg19%
    Carbohydrates 20g7%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin C 20mg24%
    Calcium 48mg5%
    Iron 5.3mg29%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

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    1. Shoaib

      April 09, 2022 at 6:58 pm

      I suggest listing a specific grams value for the amount of potatoes. They vary considerably in size. We had good luck using 700 grams of smaller potatoes.

      It is not easy to be sure what is a medium potato.

      Reply
      • Richa

        April 09, 2022 at 11:24 pm

        Added itZ the widget didn’t pick it up for conversion. If you noticed Other ingredients have both values.

        Reply
    2. Tiffany

      February 19, 2021 at 3:43 pm

      5 stars
      These are life!! I was today years old when I learned this was a thing!! So good!!

      Reply
    3. Eva

      December 19, 2020 at 4:03 am

      5 stars
      Sounds delicious. Must try it.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        December 19, 2020 at 5:28 pm

        yay!! enjoy

        Reply
    4. Jessica

      November 29, 2020 at 12:20 pm

      5 stars
      As I was making this I feared the amounts of ingredients called for would make it unbearably spicy, but it turned out great. I used russet potatoes because that’s what I had, and cooked them in the pressure cooker. I shaped it into balls, and we ate them by hand alongside your husband’s Dal Fry recipe. Fantastic, authentic-tasting Indian food!

      Reply
      • Richa

        November 29, 2020 at 1:16 pm

        Awesome

        Reply
    5. Sly

      June 26, 2020 at 9:25 pm

      5 stars
      simple and easy to make.

      Reply
    6. Christina P.

      November 24, 2019 at 3:25 pm

      Mmmm…. What kind of gravy would you suggest if you used one?

      Reply
      • Richa

        November 24, 2019 at 4:43 pm

        any of the usual gravies will work too, or make some curries. Or make my tikka masala sauce and use that as the gravy. veganricha.com/?s=gravy

        Reply
        • Christina n peter

          November 25, 2019 at 11:16 am

          Great idea! Thx VR 😉 My indian spiced thanksgiving is gonna be delish. We are mixing traditions this year with my hubby’s fam

          Reply
    7. Stephanie

      August 20, 2018 at 9:35 pm

      Sounds yummy, but where do you buy mustard oil? I’m in Tacoma, so maybe the store is close by!

      Reply
      • Richa

        August 20, 2018 at 10:50 pm

        Any indian store. There are a bunch in most cities in WA

        Reply
    8. HowardG

      August 19, 2018 at 7:33 pm

      5 stars
      Arghh CHILE is the country!
      So CHILLI is the hot spice!

      And not CHILLY which is cold!

      Reply
      • Richa

        August 19, 2018 at 9:40 pm

        😀 my book editor corrected all my chili to chile in my book. so it doesnt help my confusion.

        Reply
    9. Emily

      July 28, 2016 at 8:59 pm

      5 stars
      These are the best side with any meal. Can’t eat mashed spuds any other way!

      Reply
    10. Brandie

      October 25, 2015 at 12:34 pm

      4 stars
      Wow! Loved this recipe! The flavours are excellent, I added peas to mine- but left out the onions (which I shouldn’t have, as I do love onions)
      Of course I used my instant pot to cook the potatoes. But what a great addition to supper! The left overs tasted as fresh as the day before!

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 25, 2015 at 1:52 pm

        Awsome!! so glad you loved it Brandie!

        Reply
    11. srivani

      August 29, 2015 at 8:39 am

      5 stars
      Made these last night. They were wonderful! Definitely a nice alternative to mashed potatoes.

      Reply
    12. Thunderbuns

      August 21, 2015 at 12:19 pm

      Yumm! I can’t wait to try these. I love potatoes in any form.

      Reply
    13. IR

      August 19, 2015 at 6:32 pm

      Absolutely delicious!!

      Reply
    14. Caitlin

      August 19, 2015 at 9:18 am

      wow, these look awesome! i never thought to add spices to mashed potatoes. these are the perfect thing to mix up a staple.

      Reply
    15. Gluten Free Babe

      August 18, 2015 at 4:28 pm

      Mmmm this looks great. I love the idea of making patties for breakfast!
      I ordered you cookbook and it just arrived – I am so excited about it 🙂

      Reply
    16. Madhu

      August 18, 2015 at 4:14 pm

      Oh yummmmm. My boyfriend is crazy about mashed potatoes, he’s gonna love this <3

      Reply
    17. Samantha @ The Planted Vegan

      August 18, 2015 at 1:44 pm

      What an awesome twist on the classic mashed potatoes recipe! I love the spices and flavors you added in!

      Reply

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