Perfect Sehri Delight: How to Make Spiced Aloo Katli

This quick and flavorful potato dish is an ideal choice for Sehri this Ramadan—light yet satisfying, easy to prepare, and packed with delicious spices. Serve it with paratha, fresh yogurt, pickle, and lassi for a wholesome and energizing pre-dawn meal!

Ingredients for Spiced Aloo Katli

To prepare this delicious and flavorful Aloo Katli for Sehri, you’ll need:

• Potatoes (Aloo) – 650g (medium-sized)
• Water – as required
• Cooking Oil – ⅓ cup
• Button Red Chillies (Sabut Lal Mirch) – 8-9
• Curry Leaves (Curry Patta) – 10-15
• Onion (Pyaz) – 1 medium, finely chopped
• Green Chillies (Hari Mirch) – 2, sliced
• Cumin Seeds (Zeera) – ½ tbsp
• Tomatoes (Tamatar) – 2 medium, finely chopped
• Red chili powder (Lal Mirch) – ½ tsp
• Turmeric (Haldi) – ¼ tsp
• Himalayan Pink Salt – 1 tsp (to taste)
• Coriander Seeds (Sabut Dhania) – ½ tbsp, roasted & crushed
• Chaat Masala – ½ tsp
• Water – ½ cup
• Fresh Coriander (Hara Dhania) – A handful, chopped

These simple ingredients come together to create a perfectly spiced and crispy potato dish, making your Sehri both satisfying and flavorful.

Instructions / How to Make Spiced Aloo Katli

Here’s how you can make a delicious and comforting Aloo Katli for Sehri:

1. Prepare the Potatoes: Peel and slice the potatoes, then soak them in water for 10-15 minutes.
2. Fry the Aromatics: Heat oil in a wok, add red chillies and curry leaves, and fry on medium flame until crispy. Remove and set aside.
3. Fry the Potatoes: In the same oil, add strained potato slices and fry on high flame for 5-6 minutes until light golden. Take them out and set aside.
4. Cook the Masala: In the same oil, sauté onions and green chilies on low flame until golden. Add cumin seeds, mix well, then add tomatoes and stir.
5. Spice it Up: Add red chili powder, turmeric, salt, coriander seeds, and chaat masala, then mix well. Pour ½ cup water, cover, and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
6. Combine & Cook: Add the fried potatoes, mix well, cover, and let them soften for 3-4 minutes.
7. Add Crunch & Garnish: Crush the fried red chillies and curry leaves and mix them into the potatoes, reserving a little for garnish. Sprinkle fresh coriander on top.
8. Serve Hot: Plate the Aloo Katli, garnish it with the reserved crushed masala and fresh coriander, and serve with paratha, yogurt, pickle, and a refreshing glass of lassi.

This simple yet delicious Sehri dish will keep you energized throughout the fasting day!