The Story Of Aloo Ke Gutke
Aloo ke Gutke is the Kumaoni name for the simple stir-fry potato in spices. The word ‘Gutke‘ in the Kumaoni dialect means pieces. If you visit the Kumaon hills of Uttarakhand, aloo gutuk is the most common snack and street food served at most roadside eateries. There are two reasons this particular potato dish is so prevalent in Kumaon hills – the abundance of potatoes. Second, Aloo Ke Gutke is the easiest and quickest dish made with minimum available local resources. More Reasons To LOVE Aloo Gutke
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The Potato
The potato of Uttarakhand has a naturally sweet taste, which gives humble potato recipes such as Pahadi Aloo Paani or Gutuk a unique flavour. The Pahadi variety of potatoes cooks very fast, even without a pressure cooker. This potato from Uttarakhand is sold as Pahadi Aloo across India. But you can make aloo ke gutuk with any available variety of potatoes.
Other Ingredients Required
Mustard Oil: Pahadi style all fry is cooked only in mustard oil for its smokey, pungent, bold flavour. Avoid using refined or vegetable oil. Chillies: Traditionally, a combination of dry red chillies and green chilli is used. You can use either of them. Mustard and Cumin Seeds: The tiny black mustard seeds and the cumin seeds are used to temper the potatoes. In the authentic Kumaoni aloo ke gutke, a special variety of local mustard seeds known as lai or bachha rai is used. Spices: Turmeric Powder, Red Chili Powder, Coriander Powder, Salt. Apart from these two, no other spice powder is added.
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Serving Suggestion
Aloo Ke Gutke is served as a snack in most Kumaoni households, along with a cup of hot tea. Or it is usually served with a spicy, pungent Pahadi Kheere ka Raita (Cucumber Raita). Once you taste this unusual combination, you will love the rustic flavours. On certain festive occasions or for a hearty family breakfast, aloo gutuk is served with poori and raita. You can eat it with paratha also for lunch or breakfast. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter or follow us on Youtube for video recipes.
