Aloo Curry Sabzi (Potato Curry)

In Indian cuisine, sabzi (also spelled subzi) simply means a vegetable dish. It typically refers to dry or semi-dry vegetable curries, often sautéed or simmered with spices. Aloo sabzi means it’s made primarily with potatoes (aloo).

Aloo Curry Sabzi (Potato Curry) 

This is a light, spiced potato curry — ideal with roti, puri, or rice.

Servings: 2

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Equipment Needed:

• Medium saucepan or kadai (deep frying pan)

• Spatula

• Knife and cutting board

Ingredients

• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 1 small tomato, chopped

• 1–2 green chilies, slit or chopped

• 2 tbsp peas

• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste (or freshly grated)

• ½ tsp mustard seeds (optional)

• ½ tsp cumin seeds

• ¼ tsp turmeric powder

• ½ tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)

• ½ tsp coriander powder

• ¼ tsp garam masala

• Salt to taste

• 1 tbsp oil

• 1.25 cups water

• Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish

 Preparation

 Step 1: Prep the Potatoes

• Wash, peel, and cut potatoes into small cubes.

 Step 2: Cook the Sabzi

1. Heat oil in a pan on medium heat.

2. Add mustard seeds (if using) and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.

3. Add chopped onion and green chili. Sauté until translucent.

4. Stir in ginger-garlic paste. Cook for 30 seconds.

5. Add chopped tomatoes. Cook until soft and pulpy.

6. Add turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.

7. Add the diced potatoes and peas and coat with the masala.

8. Pour in water. Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

9. Once the curry thickens slightly, sprinkle garam masala and mix.

10. Garnish with chopped coriander.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve hot with:

  • Chapati/Roti

  • Puri

  • Steamed rice

Estimated Nutritional Info (Per Serving)

Based on moderate oil use and no added cream or butter.