Tandoori Alu
A very presentable way to serve the homely potato, as a side dish at a meal or as a delicious, addictive snacks.
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HOW TO MAKE TANDOORI ALU
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup thick, day-old curds
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
3/4 teaspoon each coriander and cumin powder
salt and red chili powder to taste
a pinch of red food colour
400grams small round potatoes
a few teaspoons butter or oil, melted
METHOD:
1. Drain the curds for an hour or two or till it is a thick creamy mass. Stir in all the ingredients except the potatoes and oil.
2. While the curds are draining, wash the potatoes well, prick each one at a couple of spots with a fork, and on a paper napkin, lay all around the circumference of the turntable.
3. Microwave at 100% power for 5 minutes. Stand 5 minutes.
4. When the potatoes are cooking, stand a glass half full of water in the centre of the turntable. This helps the potatoes not to get wrinkled as also to peel them easily afterwards.
5. Put the peeled potatoes into the marinade. Set aside for as many hours as you can.
6. About half an hour before you wish to serve, preheat the grill for 15 minutes.
7. Skewer the potatoes, brush with the butter or oil and grill 15 minutes or till the potatoes are an appetising brown on all sides.
Serves 4
Handy tip:
You may use bigger potatoes but you will need more time to cook them. Your oven has an auto-cook facility which will help you.
# 1 by Themax
November 5th, 2009 at 2:46 pm #
You are so yummy and your article also, Love to test it when every time you post!!
Thanks keep on sharing
# 2 by Ruby Hawk
November 5th, 2009 at 7:23 pm #
I would enjoy a plate of potatoes any way you prepare them, sad to say I can’t eat them.
# 3 by cutedrishti8
November 5th, 2009 at 9:51 pm #
My daughter’s favorite..
# 4 by PhoenixRox
November 5th, 2009 at 11:42 pm #
Ohhh… I love this recipe. Thanks for sharing it. Now others can try it too
Also, thank you for commenting on my article. I will keep coming to read more of your work
# 5 by Francois Hagnere
November 6th, 2009 at 5:53 am #
Delicious….and very well explained with beautiful photos.
Thank you.
# 6 by chitragopi
November 6th, 2009 at 7:10 am #
Looks and sounds delicious. I must try this.
# 7 by Maxthevir
November 7th, 2009 at 2:45 am #
Oh man! Shanthu, your recipes always make me hungry. That’s no lie. I love potatoes and I love anything with the word “Tandoori” in it.
# 8 by johnnydod
November 7th, 2009 at 8:32 am #
Love spuds and this is another reason to eat more of them
# 9 by Catrina Markus
November 7th, 2009 at 9:04 am #
lOOKS GOOD
# 10 by Wennie Estares
November 7th, 2009 at 9:33 am #
feel hungry! I like the way you formulate idea.
# 11 by paperchaser
November 7th, 2009 at 10:55 am #
not only it looks good but it tastes also awesome.. keep writing
# 12 by mo hoyal
November 7th, 2009 at 12:07 pm #
This looks absolutely delicious! I will add it to my recipes here at home, thank you!
# 13 by Elleword
November 9th, 2009 at 11:51 am #
mmm..yumbos..love potatoes..love Indian cuisine..or anything with tandoori in it..will definitely try this side-dish Shanthu
# 14 by lillyrose
November 10th, 2009 at 5:27 am #
I love potatoes! this sounds really good!
# 15 by deep blue
November 10th, 2009 at 6:51 am #
Tempting dish, I like it.
# 16 by redmail99
November 10th, 2009 at 6:59 am #
interesting…
# 17 by Teves
November 11th, 2009 at 9:55 pm #
Nice share…