Hing Aur Dhaniye Ke Chatpate Aloo

Here’s a simple, lip-smacking recipe for Hing aur Dhaniye ke Chatpate Aloo — perfect as a snack, side dish, or even in a festive thali!

Ingredients:

• Baby potatoes – 10–12 (boiled & peeled)(or use regular potatoes, cut into chunks)

• Oil – 2 tbsp

• Cumin seeds – 1 tsp

• Krishna Hing – ½ tsp

• Green chilies – 1–2 (finely chopped)

• Ginger – 1 tsp (grated)

• Coriander powder – 1½ tsp

• Red chili powder – ½ tsp

• Amchur (dry mango powder) – 1 tsp

• Salt – to taste

• Fresh coriander – ½ cup (finely chopped)

• Lemon juice – 1 tbsp

Method:

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and Krishna Hing.

2. Add green chilies and grated ginger. Sauté for a few seconds.

3. Toss in the boiled potatoes. Stir to coat with spices.

4. Add coriander powder, red chili powder, amchur, and salt. Mix well.

5. Let the potatoes crisp slightly on the edges for 3–4 minutes on medium heat.

6. Turn off the flame. Add chopped coriander and lemon juice. Toss gently.

Serving Tip:

Serve hot as a tea-time snack, with puris, or as a tangy side with dal-chawal.

Krishna Hing Touch:

That little hing tadka at the start brings depth and aroma — just like maa ke haathon ka khaana.