Homemade Bhandara Aloo: Different forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped during the nine days of Navratri. Sharadiya Navratri is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country. Ramlila, Durga Puja, and Dandiya Night are organised with great fanfare during this period. Devotees observe fasts for nine days and break their fast on the eighth day after worshipping the goddesses. They are given gifts. Various delicious, sattvik dishes are prepared for the meal, with halwa, chole, kheer, potatoes, and puri being the most common.
Whenever We Talk About Gravy Potatoes, We Think Of The Dishes Served At Bhandaras. However, You Can Easily Make Them at Home, Taking Inspiration From The Recipes.
Essential Ingredients
To make this, you will need 3 to 4 boiled potatoes, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon ginger and green chili paste, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, salt to taste, 2 large tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dry mango powder, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon kasuri methi, 2 cups water, and fresh coriander leaves.
Recipe for Homemade Bhandara Aloo
First, lightly grind the coriander, cumin, and fennel seeds together. You can grind them in a mixer if you prefer. Now, heat oil in a pan over low heat. Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and black pepper. Add the ground spices, ginger, and green chilli paste after 1 to 2 minutes. Fry for a minute. Grind the tomatoes into a paste. Then, add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt, and tomato paste. Cook until the oil separates. Add the mashed potatoes, water, dry mango powder, garam masala, and dried fenugreek leaves. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes. Sprinkle chopped fresh coriander leaves over the top. Your bhandara aloo is ready. Enjoy it with hot puris.
