Bengali

Turmeric and Cumin Bengali Mashed Potato (Alu Vorta)

Name: Turmeric and Cumin Bengali Mashed Potato (Alu Vorta)
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Bengali
Ingredients: 1.5kg potatoes; 100g mustard oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1-2 green chilies, finely chopped; salt to taste; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Earthy and aromatic with a warm cumin note.

37 minutes4 servings

Method

Add ground cumin to the pot with mustard oil, onion, green chilies, turmeric, and garam masala, then proceed as directed.
Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
Drain and return to pot, add mustard oil, onion, green chilies, cumin seeds, turmeric, and garam masala.
Mash until smooth, adding a little water if needed for desired consistency.
Serve warm.

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