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Koni aru Aloo Pitika

Name: Koni aru Aloo Pitika
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings (1 cup each)
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 4 pcs potatoes (medium-sized, about 500g total); 4 pcs eggs (large); 1 pcs onion (medium, finely chopped); 3 pcs green chilies (finely chopped, adjust to taste); 2 tbsp mustard oil (use raw, uncooked for authentic flavor); 3 tbsp coriander leaves (chopped); 1 tsp salt

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A simple, soulful Assamese comfort food made from mashed boiled potatoes and eggs, flavored with pungent mustard oil, sharp onions, and fresh chilies. It's a quick and delicious side dish, perfect with rice and dal.

PREP

10m

COOK

20m

SERVES

1 CUP

292 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 4 servings

4 pcspotatoes · medium-sized, about 500g total4 pcseggs · large1 pcsonion · medium, finely chopped3 pcsgreen chilies · finely chopped, adjust to taste2 tbspmustard oil · use raw, uncooked for authentic flavor3 tbspcoriander leaves · chopped1 tspsalt

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

292

CALORIES · 1 CUP

Protein11g · 15%

Carbs36g · 49%

Fat12g · 37%

Fiber5g

Sodium668mg

Potassium962mg

Phosphorus222mg

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INSTRUCTIONS

4 steps. 20 minutes total.

4 STEPS

1
Place the potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water
- a.Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. About 10 minutes into the potato cooking time, carefully add the eggs to the pot to hard-boil them alongside the potatoes. Once cooked, drain the water. Remove the eggs and place them in cold water to stop the cooking process. Let the potatoes cool slightly.
2
Peel the warm potatoes and the hard-boiled eggs
- a.In a large mixing bowl, add the potatoes and eggs. Mash them together using a potato masher or a fork until you have a coarse, rustic texture.
3
Step 3
- a.To the mashed potatoes and eggs, add the finely chopped onion, green chilies, and coriander leaves. Pour in the raw mustard oil and add salt. Mix everything together gently but thoroughly until well combined. Do not overmix.
4
Taste and adjust the salt or chili if needed
- a.Serve the Koni aru Aloo Pitika warm with steamed rice and dal for a complete, comforting meal.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
For the best flavor, use a good quality, pungent mustard oil. This is the key ingredient.
2
Mash the potatoes while they are still warm, as they are easier to break down.
3
You can adjust the amount of green chili to control the spice level.
4
For a smoky flavor, you can mash in one or two roasted dry red chilies along with the green chilies.
5
Ensure the onions are very finely chopped for the best texture.
6
This dish is best served fresh and warm.

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Koni aru Aloo Pitika

For 4 servings

4 steps. 20 minutes total.

Place the potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water

Peel the warm potatoes and the hard-boiled eggs

Step 3

Taste and adjust the salt or chili if needed

What to keep in mind.

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