Aloo Chokha

It’s quite amazing to know that different regional Indian cuisines have heirloom and classic recipes that are naturally vegan and gluten free. I mean, you really don’t have to take that extra mile to make these so. One such preparation is the Aloo Chokha. An easy-peasy spiced potato mash from the very rustic Bihari cuisine. I’m sure the moment you try this Aloo Chokha recipe, you’ll instantly add it to your list of favorites.

Aloo chokha is one of the side dishes that is served with Litti chokha. I am sharing the accompaniments or sides served with litti and have already shared the recipe of Baingan chokha.

This Aloo Chokha might appear like an aloo bharta at first look, but it definitely is not your usual bharta. The potatoes in this recipe are not charred. But are boiled or steamed.

One of the ingredient that is the highlight of this recipe is mustard oil, which gives the aloo ka chokha a slightly pungent flavor. So, I would suggest not skipping it, if you want to keep the essence intact.

The recipe is again very easy to prepare. It can be quickly made by someone who’s new to the kitchen or even a bachelor. Boil or steam the potatoes, peel, mash, mix with the other ingredients and it is ready to serve.

You can serve aloo chokha with litti chokha or can even serve it as a side dish with any North Indian meal. You can easily scale this recipe as per your needs.

How to make Aloo Chokha

1. First wash 2 medium-sized potatoes (160 grams) in fresh water. Then boil or steam the potatoes in a stovetop pressure cooker, steamer or electric cooker or in a pan adding water as required.

Allow them to become warm.

2. When the potatoes become warm, peel and mash them in a bowl.

3. Then add the following ingredients to the mashed potatoes:

• ⅓ cup chopped onion
• ½ teaspoon chopped green chilies
• 2 to 3 teaspoons chopped coriander leaves 
• ½ teaspoon finely chopped garlic

4. Now add ½ teaspoon mustard oil and ½ teaspoon lemon juice.

5. Mix very well. Check the taste and add more salt, lemon juice or green chilies if required.

6. Serve aloo chokha with litti chokha or as a side dish with any North Indian meal. For a change, you can also use aloo ka chokha as a stuffing for sandwiches and grill or toast them.

More tasty Potato recipes from the regional Indian cuisine:

• Aloo posto
• Jeera aloo
• Aloo bhaja
• Potato fry

Step by Step Photo Guide Above

Aloo Chokha

Author: Dassana Amit

5 from 10 votes

Aloo ka chokha is spiced mashed potatoes dish from the Bihari cusine.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings2 to 3

CourseSide Dish

DietGluten Free, Vegan

CuisineBihari

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 medium potatoes or 160 grams of potatoes
• ▢ ⅓ cup chopped onion or 1 medium onion – chopped or 50 grams onion
• ▢ ½ teaspoon chopped green chilies
• ▢ 2 to 3 teaspoons chopped coriander leaves (cilantro leaves)
• ▢ ½ teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• ▢ ½ teaspoon mustard oil
• ▢ ½ teaspoon lemon juice
• ▢ salt as required

Instructions

• First boil or steam 2 medium potatoes (160 grams) till they are thoroughly cooked. Allow them to become warm. You can steam them in a pan or electric rice cooker or pressure cook them in 1.25 to 1.5 cups water for 5 to 6 whistles.
• When the potatoes become warm, peel and mash them.
• Add 1/3 cup chopped onion, 1/2 teaspoon chopped green chilies, 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic, 2 teaspoon chopped coriander leaves, 1/2 teaspoon mustard oil and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice.
• Mix very well. Check the taste and add more salt, lemon juice or green chilies if required.
• Serve aloo chokha with litti chokha or as a side dish with any north indian meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 11.5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2.6mg

This Aloo Chokha post from archives first published in September 2016 has been updated and republished on January 2023.