Name: Bihari Aloo Bhujiya. recipe by Monika Shukla at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 Potatoes (Aloo) , peeled and cut lengthwise; 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi); 1 teaspoon Cumin (Jeera) seeds; 2 Green Chillies , slit into halves; 1-1/2 tablespoon Mustard oil; Salt , to taste

ABOUT Bihari Aloo Bhujiya. RECIPE

Bihari Aloo Bhujiya is a simple and humble recipe prepared in the households of Bihar. It requires the common ingredients available in the kitchen pantry and doesn’t involve much complex cooking techniques. It can be served as breakfast with parathas or as lunch with rice and curry.

Ingredients Serving: 2

2 Potatoes (Aloo) , peeled and cut lengthwise
1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
1 teaspoon Cumin (Jeera) seeds
2 Green Chillies , slit into halves
1-1/2 tablespoon Mustard oil
Salt , to taste

Instructions

1. To begin making the Bihari Aloo Bhujiya recipe, wash potatoes with water.
2. And cut them into lengthy pieces similar to the one for finger chips. If you don’t prefer to use the skin, peel it and then chop them into pieces
3. In a non-stick wok, add oil; Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds. Allow it to splutter
4. Now, add green chilies and saute it. Stir in the chopped potatoes and turmeric powder. Season it with salt.
5. Reduce the flame. Cook until the potatoes are cooked completely. Towards the end, when the potatoes have almost cooked, open the lid and allow it to become crispy
6. At this stage you can optionally add more mustard oil and then sprinkle some more salt. Ensure you keep stirring occasionally so it gets cooked from all the sides.
7. Once done, turn off the heat and transfer to as serving bowl
8. Serve the Bihari Aloo Bhujiya and serve with Pudina Paratha, Punjabi Methi Kadhi Recipe for a wholesome weeknight dinner.

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