Aloo Bhaja

This is a traditional everyday Bengali dish.

Ingredients:

• 4 large-sized Potatoes (cut into very thin strips)
• 3 finely chopped Green Chillies (optional)
• 1 tsp Black Cumin Seeds
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1 Dry Red Chilli
• 4 tbsp Oil
• Salt to taste

Preparation:

• Heat oil in a flat pan and add red chilli after breaking it in two pieces.
• When the chilly turns blackish red; add the cumin seeds and allow it to splutter.
• Now add turmeric powder, green chillies and potato strips.
• Fry till the potatoes on high flame for 20 seconds and then on low flame till tender.
• Add salt to taste and stir properly for 1 minute; put off the flame.
• Serve hot with freshly prepared rice and dal.