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Bombay Potatoes

Savory Bombay Potatoes: Crispy, Spicy, and Vegan Delight

Delicious Bombay Potatoes, a crispy and spicy vegan dish bursting with authentic Indian flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 1.5 lbs Potatoes Waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold or red potatoes for crisp and fluffy texture.
  • 5 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Neutral oil such as canola or sunflower.
For the Aromatics
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh or garlic powder if necessary.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Can substitute with 1 teaspoon ground ginger.
  • 2 Red Chilis Chopped; use cayenne pepper as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds Whole seeds for nuttiness.
  • 0.5 cup Onions Roughly chopped; shallots as an alternative.
For the Spices
  • 2 teaspoons Garam Masala Warm spice blend for authentic flavor.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cumin Cumin powder can also be used.
For the Base
  • 2 Tomatoes For blending; adds moisture.
  • Salt & Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • food processor
  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Wash 1.5 lbs of waxy potatoes thoroughly, cut into bite-sized pieces, and boil in salted water for 10-15 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
  2. Blend 2 tomatoes, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, 3 cloves garlic, salt, and pepper in the food processor until smooth; set aside.
  3. Heat 5 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet. Add 0.5 cup chopped onions, 2 chopped red chilis, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 2 teaspoons garam masala, and 0.5 teaspoon cumin. Sauté for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the drained potatoes to the skillet, fold to coat with spices, and then mix in the blended tomato mixture. Cook for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingsCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

These Bombay Potatoes are vegan, gluten-free, and can be customized with different veggies or added proteins like chickpeas.

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