## Nepali Aloo Tareko Recipe (Nepalese Style) – Easy & Delicious Recipe

Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Nepali Aloo Tareko Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Nepalese Side Dish**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.

**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 5 minutes
**Cook time:** 20 minutes
**Total time:** 25 minutes

**Cuisine:** Nepalese
**Course:** Side Dish
**Diet:** Vegetarian

### Ingredients for Nepali Aloo Tareko Recipe:

* 500 grams Potatoes (Aloo) – peeled and cut into wedges
* 1/4 teaspoon Methi Seeds (Fenugreek Seeds)
* 1/2 teaspoon Ajwain (Carom seeds)
* 4 Dry Red Chillies
* 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 2 tablespoons Ginger Garlic Paste
* 1.5 tablespoons Coriander Powder (Dhania)
* 2 teaspoons Red Chilli powder
* 1 pinch Sichuan peppercorns – (Nepali timur)
* 3 tablespoons Mustard oil
* Salt – to taste

### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Nepali Aloo Tareko Recipe:

1. peel, wash and cut the potatoes into thick wedges, soak it into water to avoid discolouration and keep aside.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of mustard oil in a pan on high heat so that it reaches its smoking point.
3. Lower the heat, add the fenugreek, caraway seeds and dried red chillies and let it splutter.
4. Add the drained potato wedges, turmeric powder, salt and give it a good stir.
5. Cook the potatoes over high flame so that they get roasted and then simmer till the potatoes are cooked to 3/4. this will take around 10 minutes.
6. Remove the potatoes into a plate and keep aside.
7. Into the same pan, add a tablespoon of mustard oil and smoke it.
8. Add the ginger and garlic pastes and saute till the raw smell goes away.
9. Add the coriander, red chilli and timur powder and saute well.
10. Re-introduce the potatoes into the pan and stir well until the potatoes are well coated with the spices.
11. Cook the potatoes in low heat for 10 minutes till they are fully done and turns crispy, occasionally stirring inbetween.
12. Switch off the flame and serve the Nepali Aloo Tareko Recipe along hot Steamed Rice and Dal Fry for a comforting weeknight dinner.

### Tips for the Best Nepali Aloo Tareko Recipe:

* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Ensure your oil is at the correct temperature before frying; too low and food absorbs oil, too high and it burns.

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