Bengali Sada Aloo Chorchori, a simple yet signature Bengali potato curry, is a favorite among Bengalis, especially when paired with hot Luchi! Let's explore how to make this classic dish.
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Debjani's Note
The weather outside is perfect - not too cold, not too hot. The sun feels gentle on my skin. This morning, I wanted some time to myself, time to write. I wasn't sure what to write about at first, but then I decided on the simplest dish I could think of: Bengali Sada Aloo Chorchori, a potato staple as lovely as the weather. I asked Mehebub to drop me off at the office instead of me driving. He happily agreed, but with a bribe - dinner at a small place on Ripon Street. Of course, I said yes.
I never really considered writing down the recipe for Sada Aloo Chorchori. Why would I? Isn't it something that Bengalis learn to make almost from the start of their cooking journey? Isn't Sada Aloo Chorchori as easy as making an omelet or boiling an egg?
Maa often packed Aloo Chorchori in our tiffin boxes to go with Luchi or Porota. Isn't Aloo Chorchori one of the first dishes we learned to cook before leaving home for a hostel or starting our first job in a new city?
Sada Aloo Chorchori - A Bengali staple
Sada Aloo Chorchori, a classic Bengali dish, evokes cherished memories for me. I think of my mother peeling potatoes and then cooking them in an iron wok with minimal spices. Waiting to enjoy that Sada Alu Chochchori with fluffy Luchi is one of the best memories connected to this dish. It reminds me of Sunday mornings spent chatting over Porota and Aloo Chorchori, discussing everything from government policies to cricket.
I've probably said too much already about Aloo Chorchori, so let's get to the point. Weekends now mean catching up on chores and planning for the week ahead. But that doesn't mean I forget about our Sunday meal! My whole family loves Luchi for Sunday breakfast, and though I can't make it every week, they get their Luchi with Sada Aloo Chorchori at least once or twice a month.
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Sada Aloo Chorchori
Ingredients
- 6 Potato big size
- 4 Green Chili
- ½ teaspoon Kalojire/ Kalonji/ Nigella seed
- ½ teaspoon Hing/ Asafoetida
- 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoon Mustard Oil
- 1 tablespoon Ghee
Instructions
- First, peel the potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
- Rinse the potato cubes under cold running water and then place them in a bowl filled with water to prevent them from turning dark.
- Next, heat mustard oil in a deep pan. Once hot, add nigella seeds and asafoetida to the oil to temper it.
- Now, add the potato cubes and begin frying them over low heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add salt and slit green chilies to the potatoes, continuing to stir.
- Pour in 2 cups of water, enough to cover the potatoes.
- Cover the pan with a lid and let it simmer on low heat until all the water has evaporated.
- Continue cooking until the potatoes are soft and slightly mashed.
- Once they reach this consistency, add ghee and mix everything well.
- Your aloo chorchori is now ready to serve! It pairs perfectly with your favorite bread, especially Bengali Luchi.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of crushed black pepper.
- Some people also like to add a touch of sugar or turmeric powder to their Aloo Chorchori. Feel free to adjust the recipe to your personal preference!
- Tomato is a good addition, if you are okay with the colour of tomato in your chorchori.
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Recipe Tips
Bengali Alu Chochchori is a simple potato side dish and a classic Bengali favorite. This dish gets its unique flavor from the aromatic combination of asafoetida and nigella seeds. The secret to a truly delicious Sada Aloo Chorchori lies in slow cooking and a generous swirl of ghee.
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About Debjani Chatterjee Alam
I am Debjani Chatterjee Alam. A CSR specialist by profession and a food writer, food blogger, and food photographer as well. I live in Kolkata along with my Husband Mehebub who is an architect by profession, my daughter Pasta, and also my dog daughters Coffee and Luchi.
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