Aloo Badiyan

Aloo badiyan is a very traditional and popular dish of Punjab, India. Badiyan is a pakora (dumpling) prepared from red chillies and besan. Its an ideal dish for people who like a bit spicy and sour curry.

Ingredients:

• Potatoes: 3-4 (chopped)
• Badiyan: 3-4 pieces
• Tomato: 2
• Green chilli: 1
• Ginger: a small piece 
• Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
• Oil: 1tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Turmeric pwd: 1/2 tsp

Method:

1. Grind tomatoes, ginger and green chilli to form a puree. 
2. Heat oil in pressure cook. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add badiyan. (See Badiyan in the picture on the right.)
3. Roast badiyan for 3-4 mins.
4. Add tomato puree, salt, turmeric pwd, potatoes and water (~ 2 cups). 
5. Take 1-2 whistles on high flame and then cook on low flame for 8-10 mins.
6. Ready to serve with chapati, nan, parantha or rice.