Vegan Fried Aloo

Transport your taste buds to a world of vibrant flavor with this irresistible Vegan Fried Aloo, a plant-based twist on a classic Indian-inspired dish. Featuring tender, golden-brown potato cubes infused with a fragrant blend of mustard seeds, cumin, turmeric, and red chili powder, this recipe achieves the perfect balance of spice and earthiness. Cooked in rich coconut oil for an added depth of flavor and finished with a bright splash of lemon juice and freshly chopped coriander, this dish is as comforting as it is bold. Ready in just 40 minutes, this gluten-free and vegan recipe makes for a satisfying side dish or a hearty main when paired with naan or basmati rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or adding global flair to your meal rotation, Vegan Fried Aloo is sure to become a household favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces medium-sized potatoes
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Rinse and drain the potato cubes to remove excess starch.

Step 2

Heat the coconut oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds to the hot oil and let them crackle for about 30 seconds.

Step 4

Stir in the turmeric powder and red chili powder, frying for another 30 seconds to release the aromas.

Step 5

Add the cubed potatoes to the pan, stirring well to coat them evenly with the spices.

Step 6

Sprinkle salt over the potatoes and mix thoroughly.

Step 7

Cover the pan with a lid and cook on medium-low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the potatoes are fork-tender and golden brown.

Step 8

Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high for the last few minutes of cooking to crisp the potatoes as desired.

Step 9

Once cooked, turn off the heat and add lemon juice to the potatoes, mixing well.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Step 11

Serve hot as a side dish or enjoy as a main with your favorite vegan bread or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(674.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	973.0

Total Fat 44.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2428.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 133.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.4g	0%
Total Sugars 6.7g
Protein 16.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 115.6mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 3269.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.9%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 53.5%