Potatoes are a versatile and nutritious food source that provides essential vitamins and minerals. They are rich in carbohydrates and contain significant amounts of Vitamin A, C, B6, copper, potassium, and manganese. Potatoes offer health benefits, including blood pressure regulation and antioxidant properties. But their nutritional value diminishes when prepared with high-fat ingredients. To maximize their health benefits, cook potatoes with their skin intact. Choose boiling over frying.
Potatoes are very popular and the number one vegetable crop in the world. Unfortunately, when cooked with lots of fatty items like butter, cheese, and cream, potatoes lose all the above benefits. They also pose a risk of diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. To get all the benefits of potatoes, cook wisely. Boiling potatoes may preserve the health benefits better than deep frying. The peel stores good amounts of potassium and vitamin A. So, boil the potatoes always with their skin. If you want to scrub them before cooking, scrub them gently.
Potato Recipes
Potato Jeera Fry | Potato Mint Curry | Potato Long Beans Curry | Potato Rice | Potato Pepper Fry (Method 1) | Potato Gravy | Potato Curry | Potato Podimas | Potato Stew | Potato Halwa | Potato Pepper Fry (Method 2)
Potato Brinjal Butter Beans Curry
Cooks in 70 minutesDifficulty: EasyThis curry is prepared with potato, brinjal, and butter beans. It can be served with rice or any Indian bread.
Potato Coriander Fry (Aloo Dhaniya)
Cooks in 70 minutesDifficulty: EasyDiscover a delicious and aromatic Coriander Potato Fry recipe that blends soft potatoes with zesty flavors of coriander and green chilies. Perfect as a side dish!
Potato Peas Kurma
Difficulty: EasyThis kurma made with Potatoes and green peas is a classic dish and pairs well with Mint (Pudina) Rice, Coconut Milk Rice, Ginger Rice or with any Indian Bread.
Potato Stew
Difficulty: EasyPotato Masala Fry
Cooks in 20 minutesDifficulty: EasyThis potato fry is long-lasting and perfect for packed lunches and travel. It pairs well with chapati, toasted bread, lemon rice, and coconut rice.
Potato Curd Masala
Cooks in 70 minutesDifficulty: EasyThis side dish made with potato and yoghurt can be served with any Indian Bread (maida puri) or hot rice.
Potato Pepper Jeera Fry
Difficulty: EasyA quick and easy side dish that is made with potato and served with rice.
Potato Brinjal Tamarind Fry
Cooks in 70 minutesDifficulty: EasyIndulge in a flavorful tamarind-infused potato and brinjal curry, marinated in a blend of spices and slow-cooked to perfection. Perfect with rice or chapati!
Potato Gravy
Difficulty: EasyThis recipe is a delicious side dish for chapati and idiyappam. It is made with potato, onion, tomato and coconut milk.
Potato Podimas
Difficulty: EasyA side dish for rice made with potatoes, onion, green chillies, ginger and coconut gratings.
