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Piro Aloo(Spicy Potato)

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Piro Aloo is a simple yet flavorful Nepali side dish made by stir-frying boiled potatoes with spices, chilies, and sometimes onions and garlic. The word “piro” means spicy in Nepali. This dish is quick to prepare and full of bold flavors. Piro Aloo is often served as a side dish with beaten rice (chiura), sel roti, or eaten as a snack. It's common during picnics, gatherings, and festivals.

Timer iconPrep Time

10 mins

Cook iconCook Time

10 mins

ingredients iconIngredients:

instruction iconInstructions:

  1. Heat mustard oil until it lightly smokes (if using).
  2. Add fenugreek seeds and let them turn black.
  3. Add garlic and ginger. Stir for a few seconds.
  4. Add turmeric powder and turn off the heat.
  5. In a bowl, put the boiled potato pieces.
  6. Pour the spiced oil over the potatoes.
  7. Add cumin powder,red chili powder, chopped green chilies, salt
  8. Mix everything well so the potatoes are coated with the spicy mixture.
  9. Sprinkle fresh coriander leaves. Serve with chiura, sel roti, or enjoy as a snack.

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