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Aloo Bhorta (Mashed Potato)
Serves 4 · Total 25 min · Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min
Boiled potato mashed by hand with raw mustard oil, chopped onion, green chilli and coriander — no cooking after the boil, so the onion stays sharp and raw. The simplest, most everyday side on a Bangladeshi rice plate, usually eaten with dal.
Quick answer: 25 min in total · serves 4 · main ingredients: Potato, Onion, Green chilli, Mustard oil · amounts in metric and US
Ingredients
- 4 pc 4 pc Potato, boiled and peeled
- 1 pc 1 pc Onion, finely chopped
- 2 pc 2 pc Green chilli, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Mustard oil
- to taste to taste Salt
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp Coriander, chopped (Optional)
Steps
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- Boil the potatoes whole in their skins until a knife slides in easily.⏱ Boiling the potatoes · 15 min
- Peel the potatoes while still warm and mash them by hand in a bowl.
- Add the chopped onion, green chilli and coriander to the mashed potato.
- Add the mustard oil and salt, and mix well by hand until evenly combined.
- Shape into a mound and serve at room temperature alongside dal and rice.
- Taste and adjust the salt or chilli to your liking.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Aloo Bhorta (Mashed Potato) take?
25 minutes in total: about 10 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
Is Aloo Bhorta (Mashed Potato) hard to make?
Degchi rates it easy. The method has 6 steps, and 1 of them have a timer you can start on this page.
How many people does Aloo Bhorta (Mashed Potato) serve?
This recipe serves 4. Use the toggle above the ingredient list to see the amounts in metric or US measures. For more or fewer portions, scale every amount in the same proportion, or use the servings control in the Degchi app.
Is Aloo Bhorta (Mashed Potato) halal, vegetarian or eggless?
It is marked halal in our recipe data. It is vegetarian. It has no egg. It has no beef. Check the labels on any packaged ingredients for your own needs.
What will I probably need to buy for Aloo Bhorta (Mashed Potato)?
Everyday staples that Degchi counts as pantry basics: salt. Fresh items you will probably need to buy: potato, onion, green chilli. Lentils, grains and other dry goods: mustard oil.
Any tips for making Aloo Bhorta (Mashed Potato)?
Mash the potato while it is still hot — cold potato turns gluey and does not take the raw mustard oil as well.
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Cooking terms in this recipe: Mustard oil · Dhania (coriander)
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