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Bombay Aloo (Bombay Potatoes) is a popular North Indian side dish. Now how did it get this name is a mystery - Bombay is a city in India which is now called as Mumbai. Maybe this version originated in Mumbai and so the name - anyways this is a delicious way to make Potatoes colourfull! The left overs can be mashed and used to make stuff Parathas.
Serves:	4
Preparation Time:	10
Cooking Time:	20 mins
Ingredients:	Potatoes peeled and cut into pieces - 500gms
	Oil - 2 Tbsp
	Mustard Seeds - 1 tsp
	Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
	Ginger grated - 1 tsp
	Turmeric Powder - ¼ tsp
	Red Onions thinly sliced - 1
	Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
	Chilli Powder - ½ tsp
	Salt to taste
	Mango Powder / Amchur - ½ tsp
	Coriander Leaves / Cilantro finely chopped for garnishing
Method:	• Place the Potatoes in boiling Water and cook until done. Make sure its cooked well but firm. • Heat Oil in a pan, add the Mustard Seeds, Cumin Seeds and allow it to splutter. • Then add Ginger and Onions and sauté for few minutes. • Next add all the Masala Powders along with the Salt and fry for two minutes. Add little water if you prefer to get a gravy consistency. • Now add the Potatoes and stir fry till it is coated well. • Garnish with Coriander Leaves / Cilantro and serve hot with Naan bread.