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A comforting Bengali potato curry made without turmeric, featuring soft potatoes in a light gravy tempered with nigella seeds. This simple, soulful dish, also known as 'Niramish Aloor Dum', is the perfect partner for fluffy luchis or rotis, embodying the essence of minimalist Bengali home cooking.
Prepare the Potatoes
Temper the Spices (Phodon)
Sauté Potatoes and Build Gravy
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A comforting Bengali potato curry made without turmeric, featuring soft potatoes in a light gravy tempered with nigella seeds. This simple, soulful dish, also known as 'Niramish Aloor Dum', is the perfect partner for fluffy luchis or rotis, embodying the essence of minimalist Bengali home cooking.
This bengali recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 177.5 calories per serving with 2.96g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for breakfast or brunch or lunch or dinner.
Simmer the Curry
Finish and Serve
Add a handful of green peas (motor shutti) along with the potatoes for a classic variation often served in winter.
For a slightly different flavor, you can use Bengali 'Panch Phoron' (five-spice blend) instead of just nigella seeds for the tempering.
A small amount of chopped tomatoes can be added after the ginger paste for a subtle tangy flavor, though this is not traditional.
For a richer gravy, you can mash one or two potato chunks completely into the gravy to thicken it further.
Potatoes are a rich source of complex carbohydrates, which are the body's primary fuel source, providing sustained energy.
The inclusion of ginger and nigella seeds can aid digestion. Ginger is well-known for its anti-nausea and digestive properties, while nigella seeds are traditionally used to soothe stomach ailments.
With its minimalist spice profile and absence of heavy creams or powders, this curry is relatively light and easy on the digestive system compared to more complex Indian curries.
Shada Aloor Torkari is a moderately healthy, home-style dish. It's primarily a source of carbohydrates from potatoes. The use of minimal spices like ginger and nigella seeds is good for digestion. To make it healthier, you can control the amount of oil and ghee used.
One serving of Shada Aloor Torkari (approximately 1 cup or 235g) contains around 170-190 calories. The calorie count can vary based on the amount of oil and ghee used.
The name of the dish, 'Shada Aloor Torkari', literally translates to 'White Potato Curry'. The absence of turmeric powder is intentional to maintain its characteristic pale, whitish color.
This curry is traditionally and best served hot with Bengali Luchi (deep-fried puffed bread). It also pairs wonderfully with porota (paratha), roti, or even as a side with rice and dal.
Yes, you can. It stores well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The gravy might thicken upon cooling; simply add a splash of hot water while reheating on the stovetop or in the microwave.
If your gravy is too watery, you can simmer it for a few more minutes without a lid to allow some water to evaporate. Alternatively, take a few potato chunks from the curry, mash them with a spoon, and stir them back in. The starch will help thicken the gravy naturally.