Pahari-Style Aalu Thechwani: Sour, Spicy Potato Dish Perfect with Roti or Rice

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News18•08-02-2026, 14:27
Pahari-Style Aalu Thechwani: Sour, Spicy Potato Dish Perfect with Roti or Rice
- •Discover Aalu Thechwani, a traditional Pahari potato dish known for its unique sour and spicy flavor.
- •The dish is a winter favorite in mountain homes, pairing excellently with hot roti, Jhangora, or Mandua rice.
- •Its distinct taste comes from 'thecha' (crushing) the potatoes instead of cutting them, ensuring a coarse texture.
- •Preparation involves tempering with mustard and cumin, frying onions and ginger-garlic paste, then adding spices and tomatoes.
- •Finally, crushed potatoes are added and simmered, garnished with fresh coriander, offering an authentic mountain culinary experience.
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