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Sweet and Sour Potatoes

If you're looking for a dish that combines the perfect balance of sweetness, spiciness, and tanginess, this Sweet and Sour Potatoes recipe is just what you need. Tender potatoes cooked in a rich, spicy, and tangy tomato gravy create a flavor explosion in every bite!
This dish features potatoes sliced into round disks, and smothered in a delicious tomato gravy. The gravy is a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and sour, and it clings to each piece of potato, making every bite irresistible.
What makes this recipe truly special is the way it balances different flavors. It’s a dish that is both comforting and exciting. Whether you're serving it as a main course or a side dish, I enjoy serving it over rice or with puri or paratha.
I use small white potatoes because they hold their shape even when cooked to a soft and tender texture. These tender potato disks in tomato gravy make a gorgeous dish that's hard to resist.
This is also delightful vegan and gluten-free dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 10 small, boiled baby potatoes also known Ukrainian potatoes
  • 2 cups 3 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp ginger thinly sliced, adrak
  • 2 green chili sliced long ways; seeds removed
  • 1/8 tsp asafetida, hing
  • 1 tsp cumin seed
  • 1/2 tsp black mustard seed, rai
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder, lal mirch
  • 1/2 tsp fennel seeds powder, saunf
  • 2 tsp crushed coriander, dhania
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric, haldi
  • 1-1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2-3 tbsp sugar, adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, hara dhania

Instructions

  • Boil the potatoes until they are tender, then peel and slice them into quarter inch-thick round disks.
  • Heat oil in a saucepan. Test the heat by adding a cumin seed; if it cracks, the oil is ready.
  • Add black mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and asafetida. Once the seeds crackle, add red chili powder, coriander, fennel powder, and turmeric.
  • Stir briefly, then add chopped tomatoes and green chilies. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the potato slices.
  • Cover the pot and cook for about 10 minutes over medium-low heat. Add sugar and cilantro. If the gravy becomes too thick, add water as needed. Cover and let it sit for a few minutes.
  • Adjust the salt and sugar to your taste.

Notes

Tip: Add sugar slowly, depending on the sourness of the tomatoes. You can omit the green chilies or remove their seeds if you prefer a milder flavor.
What are Ukrainian potatoes?
They are white and are also known as baby potatoes or new potatoes.
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