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A white plate with stir-fried Aaloo Gajar—spicy carrots and potatoes—garnished with black sesame seeds, sits next to folded pieces of flatbread on a white napkin atop a light-colored table.
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Aaloo Gajar ki Sabzi - Spicy Potatoes & Carrots

A simple flavorful veggie dish that goes so well with all flat breads
Author Sarah Mir

Ingredients

  • 1 large or 2 small carrots
  • 2 yukon gold potatoes
  • 4-6 green chillies halved
  • ½ tsp nigella seeds/ kalonji
  • ⅔ tsp salt
  • oil for cookin

Instructions

  • Cut the veggies in a similar dice - thicker matchsticks/ slim french fries is my preferred shape.
  • Heat a glug of oil in a large bottomed pan on medium high heat.
  • Add the seeds and when they start to splutter then add the carrots and half the salt, mix well. Cover and cook on low heat for 10-12 minutes until the carrots are tender crisp.
  • Now add the potatoes and the remaining salt and cook for another 8-10 minutes till the potatoes are almost done.
  • Add the slit green chillies, mix well, and cook, covered, for five minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

If the veggies start to stick then add a little more oil. Also please note that this delicious celebrates the natural flavours of the veggies, the green chillies may seem like a lot, but they are a must!