Potato Curry with Yogurt Gravy

March 6th, 2007 filed under Gravy / Sauces, Subji (Vegetables)

This recipe consists of potatoes combined with a creamy yogurt gravy. Tastes great with puris.

Serves 4.

Ingredients:

• 2 large boiled potatoes
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
• Pinch of asafetida (hing)
• 2 teaspoons besan (gram flour)
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 tablespoons yogurt
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped green chilies
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder (dhania)
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 chopped cilantro (hara dhania)
• 1 1/2 cups of water

Method:

1. Boil the potatoes until they are tender.
2. Peel and cut them in bite size pieces.
3. Mix the yogurt, ginger, green chilies, turmeric powder, coriander powder and paprika into a paste.
4. Heat the oil in a saucepan. Test the heat by adding one cumin seed to the oil. If the cumin seed cracks right away, the oil is ready.
5. Add the cumin seeds and asafetida. After the cumin seeds crack, add the bay leaf and besan (gram flour). Stir for about half a minute until the besan (gram flour) is golden-brown.
6. Add the yogurt paste and stir-fry for about 2 minutes on medium heat until the paste starts leaving the oil from the sides.
7. Add the potatoes and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
8. Add about one cup of water. After the gravy boils, let it cook on low-medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Adjust the water in gravy to your liking. 
9. Add the cilantro and salt and continue to cook for a few minutes. Serve with any kind of bread.

Suggestions:

Use variety of vegetables, such as green peas, carrots, and cauliflowers, as a substitute for the potatoes. The recipe for the gravy remains the same.

66 Responses to “Potato Curry with Yogurt Gravy”

1. Anjali says:

   October 14, 2011 at 1:22 pm

   Hi Manjula Aunty, I love your recipies, would love to get a recipie for Punjabhi Kadhi Pakoda.Thank you

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2. felicity ekpebrudu says:

   October 8, 2011 at 6:54 pm

   Thanks for the recipe, it was simple and deliciou

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3. felicity ekpebrudu says:

   October 8, 2011 at 6:50 pm

   need recipe

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4. DJ says:

   September 12, 2011 at 10:54 am

   Namaste Manjula:

   This potato curry was very good. Enjoyed it with rice and mixed vegetables. It was incredibly delicious. Thank you so much for your wonderful recipes.

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5. Deepa says:

   September 4, 2011 at 6:00 pm

   Dear Aunty,

   The curry was sooo good and so easy to make. We all loved it.

   Thanks a lot.
   Deepa

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6. Nicole says:

   August 1, 2011 at 8:15 am

   I made this to bring to a potluck party and it was a big hit. Everybody wanted more. I love all of your recipes. Thank you for teaching Indian cooking! And an extra special thanks for all of the vegan recipes! I made this particular one with coconut milk instead of yogurt.

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7. Neeti says:

   June 28, 2011 at 1:08 pm

   Hi Manjula aunty ,

   I have tried this recipe and it is very yummy,because on that day i don’t have vegetables in home so it’s very and tasty……….i am also trying your other recipes…. thanks.

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8. Ranjani says:

   June 9, 2011 at 12:31 pm

   I tried out this recipe and it turned out awesome! I love all your recipes as they are so easy to make and your videos are amazing!

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9. Christine says:

   May 20, 2011 at 9:18 am

   Dear Manjula,

   I cooked this dish and it was delicious. My husband liked it too. Thank you for the recipe and the very helpful video.

   I am learning how to cook Indian food –couldn’t learn it from my mother,an excellent cook, as she never measured a thing! I certainly need a recipe!

   Thank you again. I have bookmarked this site.

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10. Sheetal says:

    February 25, 2011 at 4:17 am

    Manjula Aunty,

    Thanks for Your receipe…..its simple and tasty….i have added little garam masala to it…..so it was tasting good….thanks

    Reply

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