Aloo Tikari

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• 10-12 peeled garlic cloves
• 1-2 teaspoons kashmiri chili powder
• A pinch of salt
• 2-3 tablespoons mustard oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• A few sprigs curry leaves
• 1/4 cup water
• A pinch of turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 tablespoon kasuri methi
• 3/4 cup whisked curd
• 2 medium potatoes, boiled and cubed
• 1-2 medium onions, thinly sliced
• 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped
• A generous handful fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• Steamed white rice

1. 1In a wooden mortar and pestle, combine the peeled garlic cloves, Kashmiri chili powder, and a pinch of salt; grind until a smooth, vibrant red paste is formed.
2. 2Heat about 2-3 tablespoons of mustard oil in a small pan over medium heat until it begins to smoke.
3. 3Once the oil is hot and smoking, add about 1 teaspoon each of cumin seeds and mustard seeds, and let them splutter.
4. 4Immediately add a few sprigs of curry leaves, followed by the prepared chili-garlic paste, then stir and let it sizzle briefly.
5. 5Pour in approximately 1/4 cup of water, then add a pinch of turmeric powder, about 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, approximately 1 tablespoon of Kasuri Methi, and another pinch of salt.
6. 6Stir the mixture well and allow it to simmer for a short while until it thickens slightly and the oil begins to separate, then switch off the flame.
7. 7While the pan is off the heat, pour in the whisked curd/yogurt and gently swirl it into the hot spice mixture until it is well combined and creates beautiful white and orange swirls.
8. 8In a bowl, combine the boiled and cubed potatoes, thinly sliced onions, and finely chopped green chilies, then pour the prepared spicy, creamy tempering over this mixture.
9. 9Using a spoon, mix all the ingredients in the bowl until the potatoes, onions, and chilies are evenly coated with the reddish-orange sauce.
10. 10Finish the dish by sprinkling a generous amount of freshly chopped cilantro on top.
11. 11Serve the finished Aloo Tikari generously over a dome of steaming hot white rice on a plate.

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