Potato is a starchy, root vegetable and is so widely used that it almost enjoys the status of a staple food in many countries. In terms of consumption it ranks just after Maize, Wheat and Rice.

Due to its widespread use, irresistible taste and compatibility with other food items, potato can undoubtedly be considered as king of the kitchen. Potato is versatile as well as comfort food and is enjoyable in all forms whether fried, boiled, roasted, mashed or baked.

Besides numerous dishes that use potato as a main course, it also ranks number one as a side dish. Potatoes go from the simplest to the most stylish side dishes and meals. This humble ingredient finds a place in Salads, Sandwiches, Patties, Curries, Snacks, Dry vegetable combinations, Chips, French Fries, Wedges, Cutlets, Pies etc.

In the Indian sub-continent, Potato dishes like Dum Aloo, Aloo ki Sabzi, Aloo Tamatar, Aloo Methi, Aloo Gobi etc. are extremely popular dishes. But the real taste of Potato is to be enjoyed in Indian snacks and street food like Samosa, Aloo Tikki, Aloo Chat, Vada Pav, Batata Vada, Aloo Pyaz Pakoda etc. Aloo Paratha is the favorite breakfast in many parts of North India particularly in the state of Punjab. Masala Dosa, a popular South Indian dish makes abundant use of potatoes.

Potatoes are packed with lot of energy and nutrition. They provide the body with good amounts of carbohydrates and protein as well as potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6. Potato also have blood pressure lowering properties. However, potatoes are high on glycemic index and their intake needs to be moderated by diabetics.

Here we cover some of the popular dishes and snacks based on potato as an ingredient.

A Collection of Potato Recipes

Potato Snacks Recipes

Corn Cutlet Recipe | Corn Kebab | Corn & Potato Cutlets

Corn Cutlet or Corn Kebab is a delicious Indian snack made by deep frying a spicy mixture of sweet corn ...
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Hara Bhara Kabab Recipe | Spinach & Potato Cutlet

Hara Bhara Kabab is a delicious Indian veg cutlet made from Potatoes and Spinach (Palak). 'Hara' in Hindi means green, ...
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Veggie Burger Recipe | Veg Aloo Tikki Burger

Veggie Burger is loaded with a fine blend of fresh vegetables, mashed potatoes & flavored with  Indian spices. This delicious mixed vegetables and potato ...
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Sabudana Khichdi Recipe | Sago Khichdi

Sabudana Khichdi is an Indian dish made by soaking Sabudana (Tapioca / Sago). It is quite popular in Western Indian ...
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Sabudana Vada Recipe (Crispy Sago Fritters)

Sabudana Vada is a crispy delicious snack made by deep frying spiced sabudana and potato cutlets. This is traditionally a ...
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Bread Rolls Recipe | Stuffed Potato Bread Rolls

Bread Rolls are made by stuffing bread with a spiced mixture of different types which can range from mixed vegetables ...
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Samosa Recipe | Spicy Potato Samosa

Samosa is the quintessential Indian snack and one of the most popular street foods in the country. Samosas are basically ...
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Vada Pav Recipe | Mumbai Style Pav & Batata Vada

Vada Pav is an Indian slider made with lightly toasted Pav buns stuffed with Batata Vada and flavored with various ...
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Aloo Poha Recipe | Kanda Batata Poha | Potato Poha

Aloo Poha or Kanda Batata Poha is a delicious, simple and mildly spicy breakfast made from Poha (flattened rice flakes) ...
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Aloo Bread Pakora Recipe | Bread Pakora with Stuffed Potato

Aloo Bread Pakora is a popular Indian snack made from bread stuffed with spiced & mashed potatoes, dipped in Besan(gram ...
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Batata Vada Recipe

Batata Vada is made from balls of mashed potatoes mixed with spices, dipped in a paste of Besan (chickpeas flour) ...
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Pav Bhaji Recipe

Toasted buns enjoyed with a mix vegetable curry. Pav Bhaji is a popular Indian street food tracing its origin to ...
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Samosa Pinwheels | Aloo Bhakarwadi | Spiced Potato Pinwheels

Samosa Pinwheels or Aloo Bhakarwadi are a pleasant twist to the original Samosas. As their name suggests, these are snacks ...
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Tater Tots Recipe | Cheese & Potato Tater Tots

Tater Tots are a crispy delicious snack made from grated cheese and potatoes seasoned with herbs and spices. They are ...
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Potato Wedges Recipe | Oven Baked Potato Wedges

Potato Wedges are delicious and crunchy snacks made of potatoes seasoned with herbs and spices. Potato Wedges are a variation ...
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Singhare Ke Pakore Recipe

Deep Fried Dumplings made from Singhade Ka Aata (Water Chestnut Flour) and spiced boiled potatoes. Singhare Ke Pakore are made ...
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Dry Veg Potato Curries

Aloo Patta Gobhi Recipe | Cabbage Potato Stir Fry

Aloo Patta Gobi Sabji is an easy North Indian vegetable dish made by stir frying potatoes and cabbage, which is ...
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Aloo Bhindi Recipe | Stir Fried Okra & Potato

Aloo Bhindi Sabzi is a simple and delicious North Indian stir fried vegetable dish made from Bhindi (Okra) and Aloo ...
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Aloo Beans Recipe | Potato & French Beans

Aloo Beans or Aloo Phali Ki Sabzi is a mildly spicy curry made of French Beans cooked with Potatoes. It ...
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Aloo Capsicum Recipe | Stir Fried Potato & Capsicum

Aloo Capsicum or Aloo Shimla Mirch is a dry Indian curry made with stir fried Potatoes & Capsicum. It is ...
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Stuffed Capsicum Recipe | Bharwa Shimla Mirch | Stuffed Bell Peppers

Stuffed Capsicum (Bell Pepper) or Bharwa Shimla Mirch is a flavourful and tasty exotic side dish. For preparing this dish, ...
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Aloo Gobi Methi Tuk Recipe | Potato Cauliflower & Fenugreek Curry

Aloo Gobi Methi Tuk or Potato Cauliflower and Fenugreek Leaves Curry is traditionally a Sindhi delicacy. It is a dry ...
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Aloo Gobi Recipe | Cauliflower & Potato Curry

Aloo Gobi or Cauliflower & Potato Curry is a dry North Indian dish made with potatoes, cauliflower and a dash ...
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Aloo Methi Recipe | Potatoes with Fenugreek Leaves

Aloo Methi is a dry curry made with potatoes & fenugreek leaves. It is flavored with mild Indian spices. Aloo ...
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Indian Veg Potato Gravies

Dum Aloo Recipe | Kashmiri Dum Aloo

Dum Aloo is a very delicious Indian dish generally made from baby potatoes slow cooked in a spicy gravy. The ...
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Aloo Palak Gravy Recipe | Potato & Spinach Curry

Aloo Palak Gravy is a simple and healthy combination of green leafy vegetable Spinach and everyone’s favorite Aloo (Potato). The ...
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Aloo Choliya Recipe | Aloo Hara Chana Sabzi

Aloo Choliya or Aloo Hara Chana Sabzi is an Indian vegetable curry made with potatoes and fresh green chickpeas. This ...
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Mix Veg Recipe | Restaurant Style Mixed Vegetable Curry

Mix Veg Curry is made by cooking a mixture of vegetables together in a traditional Indian onion-tomato gravy.The dish is ...
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Aloo Tamatar Ki Sabzi Recipe | Potato & Tomato Curry

Aloo Tamatar Ki Sabzi is a simple, comforting and easy to make dish which is regularly cooked in North Indian ...
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Malai Kofta Recipe | Restaurant Style Malai Kofta Curry

Malai Kofta is a very popular North Indian dish & undoubtedly tops the list of foods ordered at Indian restaurants ...
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Stuffed Tomato Gravy Recipe (Bharwan Tamatar)

Stuffed Tomato is an Indian gourmet delicacy made by tomatoes stuffed with a creamy soft and spicy filling of potatoes, ...
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