Bihari Aloo Bhujiya

Name: Bihari Aloo Bhujiya
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp mustard oil; juice of ½ lime; 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander/cilantro; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 2 green chillies, chopped; 250 g/9 oz potatoes, cut lengthwise into thin fries (peeled or not – your choice); ½ tsp ground turmeric; 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh root ginger; salt, to taste

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Yatra

By Rohit Ghai

Published 2025

About

This is a very simple, home-style potato recipe. If you love potato fries, then you must try this crunchy Bihari dish that is packed with flavour. Serve as a side dish, as a main with parathas and dal, or you can even try it for breakfast with parathas and pickle.

Ingredients

2 tbsp mustard oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 green chillies<

Asia
India
Bihar
Side dish
Gluten-free
Breakfast
Vegan

Method

Heat the oil in a non-stick wok (that has a lid) over a medium heat. When hot, add the cumin seeds and let splutter, then add the green chillies and ginger, and sauté briefly. Add the potato fries and mix well, then add the ground turmeric and a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are cooked through, about 10–12 minutes. If they start