🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Pondicherry Special Aloo Uttapam

Name: Pondicherry Special Aloo Uttapam
Prep time: 16 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 41 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 3 medium, cubed Potato; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Pondicherry cooking — Pondicherry Special Aloo Uttapam brings a elaichi touch with a classic uttapam finish. About 41 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 16 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Potato3 medium, cubed
Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.
2
Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.
3
In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.
4
Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.
5
Simmer covered until tender.
6
Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Uttappam and Kalappam! INDIAN STREET FOOD in Pondicherry, India · on YouTube