Kolkata Street Food: Alu Batte

Alu Batte is a simple and easy side dish made with mashed potatoes. It goes very well with Rice and Dal.

Ingredients:

1. Potatoes - 3 medium sized
2. Mustard oil - 2 tbsp
3. Salt to taste
4. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
5. Chilli powder - 1 tsp

Note:

• I used pressure cooker to cook potatoes, but be careful to not over cook them
• Starchy potatoes will be better for Alu Batte

Method:

1. Peel and potatoes with salt until they are soft.
2. Mash the cooked potatoes roughly, we are NOT looking for a paste consistency
3. Heat oil in a kadai
4. Add turmeric, and chilli powder and give a stir
5. Add potatoes to the above and mix well and switch off the heat

Serve hot Alu Batte with Rice and Dal