Vrat Wale Aloo Recipe
Vrat Wale Aloo is a popular North Indian dish that is typically prepared during Navratri fasts. It is a simple dish made with boiled potatoes and a blend of spices that are allowed during the fasts. The dish is usually served with Kuttu ki Roti, a type of flatbread made with buckwheat flour. Vrat Wale Aloo is not only delicious but also easy to prepare, making it a popular choice for fasting days.
Ingredients
- 2 potatoes peeled & chopped
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp Cumin (Jeera)
- ½ tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp Red Chilli Powder
- ¼ tsp aamchur / dry mango powder optional
- coriander leaves / cilantro for garnishing
Instructions
Preparation
- Assemble all ingredients together to avoid last minute rush.
- Wash, peel and chop potatoes in small pieces.
- Wash and finely chop coriander or cilantro.
Cooking
- Heat oil in a Pan or Kadai over medium flame and add cumin seeds. Let them crackle a bit.
- Drop chopped potatoes and mix well with the cumin seeds.
- Then, add coriander powder and salt.
- Cover with the lid and cook till potatoes soften. Drizzle some water, if required to make the steam.
- Stir occasionally to check the potatoes. This would take 6-7 minutes.
- Then, add red chili powder, dry mango powder (optional) and saute till potatoes turn crisp for about 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh coriander or cilantro.
- Serve hot with the fasting meal!
Equipment Used for This Recipe
Step by Step Video of Recipe
Notes & Tips
- I have not used tomato, turmeric and asafoetida in the recipe, as they are prohibited in the fasting at some places, but if you use, please feel free to add.
- Add chopped onions with the potatoes to make Pyaz Wale Aloo Recipe.
- Use any neutral tasting oil to make Vrat Wale Aloo Recipe.
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Vrat Wale Aloo Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
148
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Sodium
591
mg
26
%
Potassium
463
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
19
g
6
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
46
IU
1
%
Vitamin B1
0.1
mg
7
%
Vitamin B2
0.04
mg
2
%
Vitamin B3
1
mg
5
%
Vitamin B5
0.3
mg
3
%
Vitamin B6
0.3
mg
15
%
Vitamin C
21
mg
25
%
Vitamin E
1
mg
7
%
Vitamin K
7
µg
7
%
Calcium
20
mg
2
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
Magnesium
27
mg
7
%
Zinc
0.4
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.