Bombay potato

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Bombay potato
Anjum's Indian Vegetarian Feast - Bombay Potatoes.jpg
Alternative namesBombay aloo, Aloo or Alu Bombay
CourseMain or Side dish
Place of originIndia
Main ingredientsPotato, cumin, curry, garlic, garam masala, turmeric, mustard seeds, chilli powder, salt and pepper

Bombay potato(es) (sometimes called Bombay aloo or aloo (alu) Bombay), [1] is an Indian dish prepared using potatoes that are cubed, parboiled and then fried and seasoned with various spices such as cumin, curry, garlic, garam masala, turmeric, mustard seeds, chili powder, salt and pepper. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] Onion, tomatoes and tomato sauce are sometimes used as ingredients. [4] [5] [6] Bombay potato can also be served as a side dish, [2] rather than as a main course.

Chicken Jalfrezi, with side of Bombay Potato and Naan Chicken jalfrezi, Bombay potato and naan.jpg
Chicken Jalfrezi, with side of Bombay Potato and Naan

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