Aloo Masala for Poori is one of the simplest yet tasty dishes you can make for your weekend brunch and enjoy a hearty meal.
I am very fond of this Combo Dishes theme and always keep looking out for dishes that are served together. We always plan for an elaborate breakfast which also ends up being a brunch as it's almost 10.30 - 11 on a Sunday for the breakfast to get completed.
So I mostly plan for a couple of dishes when it's poori or appam. As I have already said, our Sundays are either Poori or Appam. We have fixed side dishes as boys refuse to eat anything else. I get to try new dishes for the elders.
Finally, for one of the Sundays, I made this Aloo Masala, Coconut Chutney for Poori along with Kesari Bath. It was quite a heavy brunch!
We are starting an edition BM#89, where for the first week I will be sharing some combo dishes featuring either breakfast or lunch.
Other Combo Dishes you can check are these that are served together - Combo Dishes from SYL, Combo dishes from C4AS
Step By Step Pictures for making Aloo Masala for Poori
Aloo Masala for Poori
Boil the potatoes and peel the skin,
In a nonstick pan, heat oil, add mustard, urad, chana dal, saute for a minute.
Then add chopped green chilies, curry leaves, cashew nuts, combine everything well.
Add onions and let it cook till it changes colour.
Now add the besan over this and combine.
Next add red chili flakes, one half of a potato, and mash well to form a paste.
Once it cooks for a minute, add the rest of the potatoes and saute well.
Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
Serve with Pooris.
Recipe
Aloo Masala for Poori
Ingredients
- 250 gms Potato
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Chana Dal
- 1/2 tsp Urad dal
- 1 cup Onions
- 1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
- 4 to 5 Green Chillies
- 4 to 5 Cashewnuts
- Handful Curry leaves
- 2 tsp Besan / Gram Flour
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes
- 2 tsp Cooking Oil
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes and peel the skin,
- In a nonstick pan, heat oil, add mustard, Urad, chana dal, saute for a minute.
- Then add chopped green chilies, curry leaves, cashew nuts, combine everything well.
- Add onions and let it get cooked till it changes colour.
- Now add the besan over this and combine.
- Next add red chili flakes, one half of a potato and mash well to form a paste.
- Once it cooks for a minute, add the rest of the potatoes and saute well.
- Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- Serve with Pooris.
Renu says
Aloo masala looks delish...this is a good Sunday brunch.. unfortunately at my place brunch never works..I also loved the kesari bhat...
Varada says
Such a classic combo of poori and aloo masala! Chutney and dessert make it a complete meal. It is funny how we all let children dictate what is cooked in the house. 🙂
Nalini says
Classic combo,I too made this combo for the theme.
vaishalisabnani says
Aloo Poori is a classic combo and every house has a different bhaji , I like this bhaji , it is very different from what I make . The use of onions and besan in Aloo masala is so unique , must try this . The Sunday brunch looks very inviting .
Suma Gandlur says
The platter looks very inviting, Valli. I am surprised that you hadn't posted this curry yet.
Gayathri Kumar says
That is a super inviting spread Valli. I do crave for pooris once in a while and you are tempting me with that classical combo dish..
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
This is one of mine and my boys favorite combo! If I am making poori, the boys always want this subzi. Love the whole plate Valli!
Priya Suresh says
Such a classic combination. Wish i kick start my weekend with this plate of poori and aloo masala, its been a year i had pooris as am keeping myself away from deepfrying. Your plate is too tempting Valli, my mouth is literally watering here.
Suja Ram says
Thats a sinful Breakfast Combo valli..Its been so long I had pooris and your pics make me drool. Poori looks so perfect!
Harini says
It is true weekend breakfasts usually end up being brunches 🙂 That is a very tempting platter for a weekend brunch 🙂
Annapurnaz says
What a coincidenceValli, I just had aloo poori in my dinner, though we usually make it in breakfast, but my kids insisted to have it today in dinner.
your version of aloo is quite different. Next time I'm going to try it for sure. Must be a nice variation.
Chef Mireille says
like the thick creamy texture of this curry
Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner says
This is the best accomplishment for poori.. Love it anytime !!
Padmajha PJ says
This version of aloo is new to me and I am bookmarking this to try. My kids too like only poori masal combo and I like it with thick coconut chutney. Your platter has all of us satisfied!!!
Sowmya:) says
Poori masala is my default breakfast when I am not sure about lunch timings....it is a family favourite! And with coconut chutney and Kedar I, it’s almost lunch!!! Looks so tempting and delicious!
Haven’t tried adding besan....will do it next time!!