There’s something undeniably comforting about a well-cooked potato dish that warms both the heart and the soul. In today’s post, I am excited to share a recipe that has been passed down through generations – Mummy’s Curry Aloo. Her curry aloo is the best I’ve ever had! Literally finger licking good. It’s more about the technique rather than the ingredients used. Check out the accompanying video for more details.
Bursting with rich flavors and aromatic spices, this curry aloo is a testament to the cherished traditions of home-cooked meals that satisfy the palate, bring families together and remind us of home. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a passionate home cook, Mummy’s Curry Aloo promises to bring a taste of home, Trinidad, into your kitchen and hearts.
Ingredients Required for Trinidad curry aloo:
To begin, gather the following key ingredients:
2 lbs of potatoes, meticulously peeled and cut into enticing cubes.
6 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil(or any oil of your choice), a luscious base for the flavors to bloom.
2 teaspoons of curry powder, infusing the dish with a harmonious blend of spices.
½ teaspoon of vibrant turmeric powder, adding both color and depth to the recipe.
Optional: ¼ teaspoon of whole cumin and 5 fenugreek seeds(methi), for an extra layer of complexity.
¼ chopped onion, lending a sweet undertone to the dish.
Hot pepper, according to your heat preference, to tantalize your taste buds.
2 chopped scallions, elevating the dish with their fresh aroma.
1 tablespoon each of minced garlic, green seasoning, and culantro, infusing the dish with layers of flavor.
3 sprigs of fragrant thyme, a herbaceous addition that ties everything together.
Hot water, the fluid element that binds and balances the dish.
Serving Your Delicious Curry Aloo:
With Mummy’s Curry Aloo prepared to perfection, it’s time to enjoy the labor of love. This dish is great as a delightful main course with roti or a sumptuous side dish to curry chicken, curry lamb, curry beef, curry goat or any of our stews including stewed chicken or stewed beef.
Serve it also alongside Trinidad curry chicken, sada roti, dosti roti, dhalpuri, paratha, or rice.
Served below with paratha and instant pot curry stew goat.
You may also serve these dishes with your curry aloo:
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Mummy’s Curry Aloo
Ingredients
- 2 lbs potato about 3 large, peeled and cut into cubes
- 6 tbs extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsps curry powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 tsp cumin whole, optional
- 5 methi optionals
- ¼ onion chopped
- Hot pepper to taste, option
- 2 scallion chopped
- 1 tbs minced garlic
- 1 tbs green seasoning
- 1 tbs minced culantro
- 3 thyme sprigs
- Hot water
Instructions
- Peel potatoes, wash and cut them into 1 inch cubes.
- Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pot (Dutch oven) over medium heat. Add onion, hot pepper and cook until they begin to brown.
- Add methi and whole geera(cumin). When it starts to pop, add curry and turmeric. Cook 1 minute, stirring.
- Add chopped scallion, garlic, green seasoning, culantro and thyme sprigs and cook for 1 minute.
- Add potatoes and stir to coat with the curry. Stir in and salt.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- When the potatoes begin to stick to the pot, add about 3 cups of hot water, stir well to combine, bring to a boil, reduce heat back to low, cover and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Remove cover, mash about 1/4 of the potatoes and any large pieces with the back of the spoon. Cover the pot and cook an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the potatoes are fully cooked and the sauce has thickened slightly. Feel free to add more water to create as much sauce as you like. Keep in mind that it thickens as it cools.
- Taste for salt and add more if required.
- Serve as a main or side dish with sada roti, dosti roti, dhalpuri, paratha or rice.
