Tandoori Aloo

Tandoori Aloo is a hearty dish at the heart of Indian cuisine, a potato-centric celebration of flavor and texture. This recipe starts with large potatoes, which are first boiled until tender but not mushy. They are then generously diced in a vibrant marinade, usually made from a blend of yoghurt and an array of aromatic spices. Spices include classics like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala, infusing the potato with layers of earthy, smoky, and slightly spicy.

What really elevates Tandoori Aloo is the way it is cooked. It is traditionally cooked in a tandoor (clay oven), where high heat adds a smoky charcoal and a seductive aroma to the potato chutney. But it can also be prepared in the oven or on the grill, reproducing the same delicious smoke flavor.