To make a flavorful chili potato dish, you’ll need the following ingredients and follow these steps:
Ingredients:
- Potatoes: 4 medium, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes
- Oil: 2-3 tablespoons (vegetable or canola oil)
- Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped
- Garlic: 3-4 cloves, minced
- Ginger: 1-inch piece, minced
- Bell Peppers: 1-2 (red or green), chopped
- Tomatoes: 2 medium, finely chopped or 1 cup tomato puree
- Green Chilies: 1-2, slit or chopped (adjust to taste)
- Soy Sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Chili Sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Tomato Ketchup: 2 tablespoons
- Vinegar: 1 tablespoon (optional)
- Coriander Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Cumin Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Red Chili Powder: 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Turmeric Powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Garam Masala: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Spring Onions or Fresh Coriander: for garnish
Instructions:
- Boil the Potatoes:
- Place the potato cubes in a pot, cover with water, and add a pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender (about 10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
- Add finely chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for another minute.
- Add Vegetables:
- Add the chopped bell peppers and green chilies. Sauté for a couple of minutes.
- Add Tomatoes:
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes or tomato puree. Cook until the tomatoes break down and the oil starts to separate from the mixture.
- Add Spices:
- Mix in coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt.
- Cook for another 2 minutes until the spices are well-blended with the tomato mixture.
- Combine Potatoes:
- Add the boiled potatoes to the pan. Stir gently to coat the potatoes with the sauce.
- Add Sauces:
- Stir in soy sauce, chili sauce, and ketchup. Mix well to ensure all the potatoes are coated with the sauces.
- Simmer:
- Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes, allowing the potatoes to absorb the flavors. If the mixture seems dry, add a little water.
- Final Touches:
- Sprinkle garam masala and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with chopped spring onions or fresh coriander.
- Serve hot with steamed rice, naan, or as a side dish.
Enjoy your homemade chili potatoes!