Potato Pickle recipe
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
10min
Total Time
25min

A tangy and spicy Indian-style potato pickle.

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1/4 cup)
  • 500g
    Potatoes (boiled and peeled)
  • 1piece
    Onion (large, finely chopped)
  • 2piece
    Green chilies (finely chopped)
  • 1in
    Ginger (grated)
  • 2tbsp
    Lemon juice
  • 1pinch
    Asafoetida
  • 1tsp
    Cumin seeds
  • 1/2tsp
    Mustard seeds
  • 1/2tsp
    Red chili powder
  • 1/4tsp
    Turmeric powder
  • 1tsp
    Coriander powder
  • 1/2tsp
    Garam masala
  • Salt (according to taste)
  • 3tbsp
    Mustard oil

How to make Potato Pickle

  1. Heat mustard oil in a pan.

  2. Add asafoetida, cumin seeds, and mustard seeds. When they start crackling, add chopped onion and green chilies.

  3. Fry until the onions turn golden.

  4. Add ginger, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Mix well.

  5. Add boiled and peeled potatoes to the pan and mix all the ingredients well.

  6. Add salt and lemon juice. Mix well.

  7. Cook on low flame for 2-3 minutes so that all the spices mix well with the potatoes.

  8. Turn off the heat and let the pickle cool down.

  9. Once cooled, transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the potatoes are completely cooled before adding them to the pan to avoid them breaking apart.

  2. Adjust the amount of red chili powder according to your spice preference.