Matha ki aloo is a traditional North Indian dish prepared with a mixture of boiled potatoes and yoghurt. The balance between the flavor of the tadka and the acidity of the whey makes it very special. This dish is not only delicious but also remains light on the stomach. People often eat it after fasting or festivals, because in addition to providing energy, it also improves digestion.

Ingredients required to prepare potatoes with yogurt

• 5-6 boiled potatoes (medium size)
• 2 cups of yogurt
• 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 2 green peppers (finely chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper powder
• Salt to taste
• A little coriander (for garnish)

Step by step recipe

• Step 1: First, peel the boiled potatoes and cut them into thick pieces.
• Step 2: Now heat the ghee or oil in a pan. Add cumin and mustard seeds in it and let it crackle.
• Step 3: Now add the ginger and green chilli paste and fry them a little.
• Step 4: Next add turmeric, red chilli and coriander powder and fry on low heat for 1 minute.
• Step 5: Now add the chopped potatoes to it and mix them well with the spices until all the pieces are covered with the spices.
• Step 6: Now reduce the heat and add the milk slowly. Keep stirring constantly so that the whey does not curdle.
• Step 7: Cook it for 8-10 minutes until the potatoes absorb the taste of whey properly. When the gravy becomes a little thick, turn off the gas.
• Step 8: Add some green coriander on top and cover it and keep it for 2 minutes until the flavor takes hold.

How to serve
You can serve buttermilk potatoes with hot puffed roti, missi roti, paratha or cumin rice. If you like, you can also keep the onion and lemon salad with it. It tastes even better with cold milk or raita.

Healthy development
If you want to make it healthier, add boiled potatoes instead of frying them. Instead of ghee, you can use olive oil or mustard oil. If you want, you can increase the nutrition by adding boiled peas or spinach to it.

Special tips for potatoes with milk
While adding the milk, keep the gas flame low so that it does not curdle. If the milk is too sour, add some water. If you want to add sweetening, you can add sweetening of cumin and asafoetida to the ghee. To enhance the taste, you can also sprinkle a little toasted cumin powder on top.

Why try this recipe
Potatoes with milk are one of the recipes that delight the heart in every season. This dish combines the comfort of home, tadka and a healthy touch. They are easy to make and do not require any specialized skill. Be it lunch with the family or a light dinner with friends, this recipe suits every occasion perfectly.