Go Back
–+ servings
close up of dahi aloo sabzi to show it's texture
Print Recipe
No ratings yet

Vrat Wale Aloo (No onion, no garlic) | Dahi Wale Aloo

When you want something quick, filling, and vrat-friendly, nothing beats a bowl of dahi wale aloo. Simple spices, creamy yogurt, and soft potatoes come together in a dish you’ll make on repeat.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 4 people
Author: Richa

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon hing
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
  • 2 green chillies finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons rajgira atta or besan
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoons coriander powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 500 grams baby potatoes boiled & peeled
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk
  • ¼ - ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon dry mint
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a kadai or pan, add cumin & mustard seeds, once they splutter, add hing, ginger & green chillies and saute them for a few seconds until fragrant.
    2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, ½ teaspoon mustard seeds, ¼ teaspoon hing, 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger, 2 green chillies
  • Add rajgira atta and saute for 2 minutes till the rawness goes.
    2 tablespoons rajgira atta or besan
  • Add spice powders - red chilli, coriander, turmeric, salt & saute for a few seconds.
    1 teaspoon red chilli powder, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, 2 teaspoons coriander powder, ¾ teaspoon salt
  • Add buttermilk, keep mixing on low heat till it boil & simmer for 5-7 minutes till it blends well with the spices. Add baby potatoes & cook on low for 8-10 minutes. If needed, you may add ¼ - ½ cup water to adjust the gravy to be of a pouring consistency
    500 grams baby potatoes, 1 ½ cups buttermilk, ¼ - ½ cup water
  • Sprinkle dry mint, coriander leaves and serve.
    1 teaspoon dry mint, 2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander

Video

Notes

  1. You may substitute baby potatoes with boiled & cubed potatoes which will work equally well.
  2. Baby potatoes to be cooked in a pressure cooker for approx. 15 minutes or a pot for 20-22 minutes.
  3. Rajgira atta is a gluten-free flour made from the seeds of the amaranth plant. (Used in India for both everyday cooking and during religious fasting periods when grains like wheat are traditionally avoided).
  4. Rajgira atta may be replaced with besan which works equally well.

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 624mg | Potassium: 698mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 321IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 2mg