Heart-Healthy Aalu Sabji

Transform your weeknight meals with this Heart-Healthy Aalu Sabji, a vibrant, low-oil twist on the classic Indian potato curry. This wholesome dish combines tender cubes of potatoes and sweet green peas, perfectly spiced with fragrant cumin, mustard seeds, turmeric, and red chili powder, all cooked in just a tablespoon of heart-friendly olive oil. Finished with a refreshing burst of fresh coriander and a squeeze of zesty lemon juice, this recipe is as flavorful as it is nutritious. Ready in just 40 minutes, it's perfect as a standalone dish or paired with whole wheat flatbread or steamed rice for a balanced, satisfying meal. Perfect for those seeking a healthy, easy-to-make vegetarian recipe that doesn’t compromise on taste!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Potatoes
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 100 grams Green peas
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.

Step 3

Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds to the hot oil. Sauté until they start to crackle.

Step 4

Add the diced potatoes to the pan and stir them into the seeds.

Step 5

Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt over the potatoes. Mix well to coat evenly.

Step 6

Cover the pan with a lid and let the potatoes cook on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

Add green peas to the potatoes and mix well.

Step 8

Cover again and cook for another 5 minutes or until potatoes are tender and peas are cooked through.

Step 9

Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium. Stir-fry for a couple of minutes until any excess moisture evaporates.

Step 10

Turn off the heat and add fresh lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves. Mix well.

Step 11

Serve hot as a side dish or with flatbread or steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	648.4 grams (648.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	716

Total Fat 17.40g	22%
Saturated Fat 2.60g	13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.50g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2427mg	106%
Total Carbohydrate 126.00g	46%
Dietary Fiber 18.90g	68%
Total Sugars 12.40g
Protein 19.90g	40%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 158mg	12%
Iron 11mg	60%
Potassium 3098mg	66%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.2%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 68.1%