Independence Day Special: 28 States, 1 Staple - Iconic Potato Dishes From Across India
Independence Day 2025 Special: 28 Potato Dishes From Across India
Potato Dishes From North India
1. Haryana - Aloo Chutney Pulao
This fragrant rice preparation from Haryana features potatoes cooked with a vibrant green chutney made from coriander, mint, and green chillies. The chutney infuses the dish with a fresh, herby flavour.
2. Himachal Pradesh - Aloo Palda
Aloo Palda is a comforting Himachali curry where boiled potatoes are simmered in a yoghurt-based gravy. Flavoured with fenugreek seeds, turmeric, and mild spices, it has a gentle tang.
3. Punjab - Aloo Paratha
Aloo Paratha is a classic Punjabi flatbread stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes seasoned with cumin, green chillies, and fresh coriander. It is cooked with ghee or butter and served hot with yoghurt and achaar (pickle).
4. Rajasthan - Jaiphali Aloo
Jaiphali Aloo is a delicious Rajasthani dish wherein potatoes are cooked with aromatic nutmeg along with cumin, coriander, and chilli powder. This spice combination lends a warm, slightly sweet-spicy flavour to the soft potatoes.
5. Uttar Pradesh - Aloo Ka Halwa
Uttar Pradesh is known for several savoury potato dishes. But if you're looking for something sweet, try Aloo Ka Halwa. This rich dessert is made by cooking grated or mashed potatoes in ghee with sugar, milk, and cardamom. It is especially prepared during fasting periods.
6. Uttarakhand - Aloo Ke Gutke
This Pahadi speciality consists of boiled potatoes sauteed with mustard seeds, whole red chillies, and coriander powder. It has simple yet robust flavours. It has several variations within the same state.
Potato Dishes From South India
7. Andhra Pradesh - Bangaladumpa Vepudu
Bangaladumpa Vepudu is a fiery potato stir-fry from Andhra Pradesh. Diced potatoes are sauteed with curry leaves, mustard seeds, and a generous amount of red chilli powder, resulting in a bold and spicy side dish.
8. Telangana - Aloo Barada
Aloo Barada is a simple yet flavourful dry curry where crumbled boiled potatoes are cooked with onions, turmeric, and green chillies. Garnished with fresh coriander, it is typically served with chapati or rice.
9. Karnataka - Batata Palya
Batata Palya is a mildly spiced potato preparation seasoned with mustard seeds, curry leaves, turmeric, and grated coconut. It is a staple side dish in Karnataka festive meals and daily thalis.
10. Kerala - Urulakizhangu Mezhukkupuratti
In this rustic Kerala dish, thinly sliced potatoes are stir-fried with shallots, curry leaves, and crushed red chillies in coconut oil. The result is a dry, flavour-packed delicacy.
11. Tamil Nadu - Madurai Potato Pottalam
Madurai Potato Pottalam is a spicy potato fry served in banana leaf parcels, which enhances its aroma. Popular in Madurai's street food scene, the potatoes have a distinctive masala coating.
Potato Dishes From East & Northeast India
12. Arunachal Pradesh - Aloo Pitika
Aloo Pitika is a simple side dish where boiled potatoes are mashed with mustard oil, chopped onions, and green chillies. Served with rice, it offers a rustic, earthy flavour.
13. Assam - Aloo Pitika
The Assamese version of Aloo Pitika follows a similar style but may include roasted green chillies or coriander leaves for added aroma. It is a homely staple in Assamese meals.
14. Bihar - Aloo Chokha
Aloo Chokha is made by mashing roasted or boiled potatoes with mustard oil, onions, garlic, and green chillies. It has a smoky, pungent flavour and is most famously paired with litti.
15. Jharkhand - Aloo Sabzi with Dhuska
A popular food combo in Jharkhand consists of mildly spiced potato curry with dhuska, a deep-fried rice-lentil pancake. This pairing is popular at festivals and street food stalls alike.
16. Meghalaya - Aloo Muri
Aloo Muri is a snack of puffed rice mixed with boiled potatoes, onions, green chillies, and mustard oil. It is crunchy, light, and satisfying. The street-style version is especially famous.
17. Manipur - Aloo Kangmet
In Aloo Kangmet, boiled potatoes are mashed with roasted red chillies, salt, and sometimes fermented fish for a distinctive tang. It is served with steamed rice in traditional meals.
18. Mizoram - Mizo-Style Aloo Chop
These are spiced potato patties coated in batter and deep-fried until crisp. They are a popular tea-time snack across Mizoram.
19. Nagaland - Naga-Style Potato and Egg Curry
This hearty curry combines potatoes and boiled eggs simmered in a spiced tomato-onion gravy. It can be enjoyed with rice as part of everyday meals.
20. Odisha - Odia Aloo Bhaja
Aloo Bhaja is a simple preparation where potato slices are shallow-fried with mustard seeds, turmeric, and green chillies. It is a staple accompaniment in Odia thalis.
21. Sikkim - Darjeeling Aloo Dum
Darjeeling Aloo Dum is a spicy red curry made with potatoes cooked in ginger, garlic, and Kashmiri red chilli powder. As a street food, it is often relished with puris.
22. Tripura - Potato Mosdeng
Potato Mosdeng is a mashed potato chutney made with roasted dry red chillies, onions, and mustard oil. It can be savoured with rice as part of traditional Tripuri meals.
23. West Bengal - Aloo Posto
Aloo Posto features potatoes cooked with a paste of poppy seeds, green chillies, and mustard oil. The nutty, aromatic dish is a beloved classic in Bengali cuisine.
24. Chhattisgarh - Munga Aloo Ki Sabji
In this Chhattisgarhi dish, potatoes and drumsticks are simmered in a lightly spiced tomato-onion gravy. It is typically served with steamed rice or roti.
Potato Dishes From West And Central India
25. Goa - Batata Bhaji
Goan-style Batata Bhaji is a mildly spiced potato stir-fry with onions, turmeric, and green chillies. It is often eaten as a breakfast accompaniment with poori.
26. Gujarat - Batata Nu Shaak
Batata Nu Shaak is a dry or semi-dry potato curry seasoned with sesame seeds, curry leaves, and a sweet-sour spice mix. It pairs well with thepla, puri, or roti.
27. Maharashtra - Batata Vada
Batata Vada consists of spiced mashed potato balls dipped in gram flour batter and deep-fried. Served hot with chutneys or inside pav, it is a street food icon of Maharashtra.
28. Madhya Pradesh - Bhopali Khopra Patties
These delicate patties are made from mashed potatoes stuffed with a sweet-savoury coconut filling flavoured with raisins, cashews, and mild spices. They can be enjoyed as a street food as well as a celebratory food.
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