Aloo Tamatar (Potato Tomato Curry)
Simple aloo curry — turmeric, cumin, ginger, garam masala. No proteins needed.
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- 700 g Potatoes
- 2 Onion
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 tbsp Ginger
- 400 g Canned tomatoes
- 1 tsp Ground turmeric
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Ground coriander
- 1 tsp Garam masala
- 2 tbsp Neutral oil
- 1½ tsp Salt
- 1 Lemon (optional)
Method
- Chop the onion and cube the potatoes (2 cm).
- Fry the onion in the oil until golden, about 9 minutes.
- While the onion fries, mince the garlic and ginger.
- Add the garlic, ginger, and all the dry spices; stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes and salt, then the potatoes and a good splash of water. Cover and simmer for 18 minutes until the potatoes are soft.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon. Serve hot.
Nutrition per serving
Estimated from ingredients; varies with exact portions and brands.
About Aloo Tamatar (Potato Tomato Curry)
Aloo tamatar is a homestyle North Indian potato-and-tomato curry, the kind of everyday dish cooked in countless kitchens when something quick, warming, and entirely plant-based is needed. The name simply means potato (aloo) and tomato (tamatar), and that honesty is the point — cubed potatoes simmered in a tomato masala spiced with turmeric, cumin, coriander, and a finishing hit of garam masala. There is no cream, no paneer, and no meat; the body comes from the potatoes themselves breaking down slightly at their edges to thicken the gravy.
The flavor is tangy and gently spiced, the tomatoes lending brightness while the ginger and garlic give the base its aromatic depth and the garam masala a warm, fragrant finish. Cooking the onions until properly golden before the spices go in builds the savory foundation, and a squeeze of lemon at the end lifts the whole thing with fresh acidity. It's typically eaten with roti, puri, or rice, and it holds up well as leftovers as the potatoes soak up more of the gravy. This is a curry defined by its simplicity — a reliable, satisfying meal from pantry staples rather than a long list of specialty ingredients.
Aloo Tamatar (Potato Tomato Curry): frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Aloo Tamatar (Potato Tomato Curry)?
One serving of Aloo Tamatar (Potato Tomato Curry) has about 250 calories, with 7g of protein, 39g of carbs, 9g of fat and 8g of fiber. These are estimates based on the ingredient amounts in this recipe and will vary with your exact portions and brands.
Is Aloo Tamatar (Potato Tomato Curry) gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Aloo Tamatar (Potato Tomato Curry) has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
How long does Aloo Tamatar (Potato Tomato Curry) take to make?
About 35 minutes start to finish, but only around 18 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Aloo Tamatar (Potato Tomato Curry)?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out lemon — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Aloo Tamatar (Potato Tomato Curry) make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.