Bombay Potatoes are easy to make with aromatic spices like garam masala, cumin, ginger and juicy tomatoes. It is an amazing dish that the whole family will enjoy. Make this favorite at home, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. An easy potato recipe which is great as main or side dish.
Potatoes are pretty often a staple at my house.
I like them creamy (Creamy Potatoes), baked (Greek Lemon Potatoes), in casseroles like my Funeral Potatoes and the Dauphinoise potatoes, or fried as my recipe for Potato Cakes.
Why you need to try these Bombay Potatoes
A simple dish: pantry staples are like potatoes and onions are used which you probably have in store.
Bold spices: ginger, garam masala, cumin and garlic lead to a pretty good flavor in my gusto.
Step by step pictures show you everything from start to finish so you know the best method to make these Bombay Potatoes anytime you want.
What you need for this Bombay potatoes recipe:
- Potatoes
- Vegetable oil
- Tomatoes
- Onions
- Garlic
- Cumin
- Garam masala
- Mustard seeds
- Cilantro
- Chilis
- Ginger
How to make Bombay Potatoes
Cook your potatoes tender.
Meanwhile, add tomatoes, ginger, garlic with a pinch salt and pepper to the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth, set aside.
Next heat oil in a large pan. Add the diced onion, chilis, as well as the mustard seeds, garam masala, and cumin. Fry everything for 5 minutes then mix in the potatoes and the mixture of tomatoes, garlic and ginger. Cook everything for about 10 more minutes until the potatoes become browned and slightly crunchy. Serve on plates with fresh cilantro.
Leftovers will stay good in the fridge for 3 days, but I have to tell you these Bombay Potatoes are best fresh, yum.
Tips and tricks:
Which vegetable oil to use? Pick a neutral tasting oil like canola, or sunflower. I wouldn’t recommend olive oil, taste will be too strong.
Mustard seeds: make sure to use seeds, not powder or anything else.
Other Curry Recipes to try:
Try these Bombay Potatoes and tag me on Instagram or Facebook.
Cheers, Florian.
Bombay Potatoes
Bombay Potatoes are easy to make with aromatic spices like garam masala, cumin, ginger and juicy tomatoes. It is an amazing dish that the whole family will enjoy. Make this favorite at home, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. An easy potato recipe which is great as main or side dish.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs potatoes cleaned, peeled and quartered
- 5 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger peeled
- 2 red chilis, chopped
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 2 tomatoes
- 1/2 cup onions, roughly chopped
- salt, pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook your potatoes tender.
- Meanwhile, add tomatoes, ginger, garlic with a pinch salt and pepper to the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth, set aside.
- Next heat oil in a large pan. Add the diced onion, chilis, as well as the mustard seeds, garam masala, and cumin. Fry everything for 5 minutes then mix in the potatoes and the mixture of tomatoes, garlic and ginger.
- Cook everything for about 10 more minutes until the potatoes become browned and slightly crunchy. Serve on plates with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 2 cupsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 390Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 282mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 6gSugar: 8gProtein: 8g
Niall Hay
Friday 21st of July 2023
I'm going to try this with gnocchi instead of potatoes. My mouth is watering thinking about it
Florian
Friday 21st of July 2023
Let me know what you think, Niall!
Annie
Saturday 22nd of October 2022
had this for dinner tonight and wow wow wow..........yum
Florian
Saturday 22nd of October 2022
Thanks for your great feedback, Annie! Would you mind leaving a star rating with your review? Your feedback kis so helpful for other readers. Thanks a lot.
Inda Cassidy
Tuesday 17th of May 2022
Will make is mustard seeds hard to find please
Florian
Tuesday 17th of May 2022
Hi Inda! Mustard seeds are easy to find at any supermarket or try to find them online. Hope that helps.
annette
Thursday 12th of August 2021
made this , with a few tweaks, as didnt have fresh ginger used ground approx half teaspoon , no Garam so used curry powder & no chillies so used half tsp cayenne pepper. I was going to take a pic of mine , but it went too fast for m eto do so ! A great hit & deff be a regular dish .
Florian
Friday 13th of August 2021
Thanks for your great feedback, Annette! Would you mind leaving a star rating with your review? Your experience is so helpful foor other readers. Thanks so much.