Punjabi Dum Aloo - Fried potatoes in a spicy onion tomato gravy

Punjabi Dum Aloo is a rich gravy with fried potatoes.It is often served with roti or biryani.Baby potatoes are the key ingredient in this recipe but since I couldn't get them I made it with cubed normal potatoes.A large amount of fresh cream is required to get the rich creamy  taste.But if you are on weight watch,you can substitute by adding fresh yogurt.

Loaded Potato Soup - A quick and easy soup.

Loaded Potato Soup

Hi guys.Its been so long since I posted a recipe. We relocated to a new location and things were crazy.Anyways, now I am back to blogging :)

Now I am back with a yummy soup made with potatoes.

We all know the importance of carbohydrates in our daily lives.No wonder potatoes are the king of carbohydrates.They are the building blocks of our body.

We all love potatoes boiled,baked,fried and what not.They are one of the most delicious and highly consumed vegetables of all times. I love potatoes when they are fried with a hint of aromatic spices.This is my first soup recipe and I decided to try it with my favourite vegetable 'Potato'.

Just keep in mind that when you make this soup , be sure to balance the rest of your meal for the day.You can have this soup as a starter followed by a salad or bread toast.This is a heavy soup which will make your tummy full :)

Saltine crackers go perfectly well with this soup .You can add croutons too.

Classic Mashed Potato - A dip made with the goodness of potato

Mashed potato  with tortilla chips

Mashed potato dip is one of the yummiest dips I have ever tasted.It is insanely easy to make and come in handy if you are having an impromptu party.It is great with tortilla chips but I have also tried this with a bowl of hot rice and you will be surprised by how well it goes..I have tested many versions of this dip and this is so far my personal best in terms of consistency and taste.

Stuffed potato roti / Aloo paratha - Indian flatbread with stuffed spicy mashed potatoes

Aloo paratha is a Indian flatbread stuffed with spicy mashed potatoes. It is made with a whole wheat flour and is rich in fiber and carbohydrates.It is often served with raita.

Here is the step by step procedure with pictures for making the aloo paratha.

Potato Roast - A crispy snack

Potatoes are a great source of carbohydrates and are consumed all around the world in different ways.

They are fried, baked ,boiled or popped .Potatoes still remain a favorite snack.

This recipe shows how to make a pan roasted potato.

Pan seared Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes and very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin B6 and Potassium, and a very good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Manganese.

As the name suggests, sweet potatoes are basically sweet, soft and mostly eaten boiled/baked. They can be boiled and eaten raw or mashed. Sweet potato soup is another enjoyable dish. Recipe for it will be posted soon.

This recipe shows how to pan sear sweet potatoes. The flavour is both sweet and spicy.