If you’re a fan of potatoes or looking for new ways to cook with them, you have come to the right place! Here you will find 35 of the best Indian potato recipes that are sure to make you fall in love with potatoes all over again!

Potatoes are a staple ingredient in Indian cuisine, and for a good reason! They’re versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes, from spicy potato curries to crispy snacks, stir fry’s, and flatbreads. So get ready to dig in and explore these amazing Indian potato dishes!

Bombay Potatoes

Spicy Bombay Potatoes Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
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If you like potatoes, this will be your new favorite – Bombay Potatoes. Baby Potatoes cooked with aromatic spices are perfect for serving as an appetizer or a side dish. These delicious and easy spicy Bombay Potatoes take just 20 minutes.

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Aloo Paratha

Homemade Aloo paratha garnished with cilantro and served with yogurt on the side

Aloo Paratha is a special North Indian layered flatbread stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes. The parathas are roasted on the hot griddle until crisp and brown on the outside. Serve them with pickle and yogurt for an authentic Punjabi breakfast.

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Vada Pav

Vada Pav served with garlic chutney on a platter.

Vada Pav is the humble street food of Mumbai that every person can afford and find easily. These can also be called Spicy Potato Sliders. A fried potato fritter, or vada, is stuffed between mini-burger buns called pav, along with sweet and spicy sauces or chutney.

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Samosa

samosa on a plate with chutneys
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The most popular Indian appetizer for any party. Make perfect homemade flaky and crispy samosas. Serve them with your favorite dip or chutney. This will be a hit at any party or get-together!

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Aloo Pakora

Aloo pakora with tea and chutney on the side

Aloo Pakora is a savory delight! These crispy potato fritters are made with sliced potatoes dipped in an earthy, spiced gram flour batter and fried until golden. They taste best when they’re served warm and fresh!

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Tandoori Aloo Tikka

Tandoori Aloo Tikka skewers with onions and green chutney

Tandoori Aloo Tikka is a delicious appetizer perfect for summer grilling. Baby potatoes are marinated in a delightful combination of yogurt and spices, threaded to skewers, and grilled to create this heavenly appetizer.

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Bombay Sandwich

two bombay grilled sandwich
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Bombay Grilled Sandwich is popular Indian street food from the city of Mumbai. This vegetable sandwich is made with green chutney, butter, veggies, cheese, and chat masala.

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Aloo Tikki

Aloo tikka chaat in a white plate
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Aloo Tikki Chaat is a famous Indian Street Food. A crispy Indian potato patty flavored with spices and topped with yogurt and chutneys.

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Aloo Chaat

Delhi Aloo Chaat in a plate with lemon wedge
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Delhi-style aloo chaat is a flavorful dish made with shallow-fried potatoes topped with chutneys for the ultimate deliciousness that eminently delights the taste buds.

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Aloo Sandwich

Potato Sandwiches served with ketchup on a oval platter with chai (tea).
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Potato sandwich or Aloo sandwich is an easy indian breakfast sandwhich made with aloo masala (mashed potato), few spices, green chillies and herbs. The spicy mashed potato filling is stuffed in between slices of bread and toasted to golden perfection.

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Masala Fries

french fries coated with spices placed on a baking tray with 2 bowls of dipping sauces
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These Masala Fries are spicy, tangy, and easy to make in the air fryer. Dip in your favorite sauce and enjoy it as a snack or serve it along with your favorite burger!

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Masala Smashed Potatoes

masala smashed potatoes served on a circular cheese board with lime wedges placed on the side. There's also a white color dip in a bowl in the background
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Easy Masala Smashed Potatoes! These smashed potatoes are flavored with Indian spices and make a great appetizer for the holidays or any party! They are also vegan.

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Potato Masala

Potato bhaji in a small bowl garnished with coriander

This delicious Potato Masala is easy to make as a one-pot dish in the instant pot or stovetop. These vegan potatoes can be used as a stuffing for the South Indian favorite, Masala Dosa, or as the popular Maharashtrian Batata Bhaji to pair with poori.

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Aloo Rasedar / Potato Curry

Instant Pot Potato Curry. Aloo Rasedar

Easy and comforting Potato Curry in Tomato Gravy made in the Instant Pot. This North Indian Potato Curry is popularly known as Aloo Rasedar. Aloo means potato, and Rasedar is a thin tomato gravy.

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Dum Aloo

dum aloo served in a copper kadai garnished with cilantro with a plate of rice in the background
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Dum Aloo is a popular North Indian curry made with baby potatoes. Cooked with fragrant spices and creamy yogurt, this curry is so flavorful and goes well with rice or naan.

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Aloo Gobi

Indian Roasted Aloo Gobi (Potatoes and Cauliflower) in a bowl

This Roasted Aloo Gobi is a classic vegetarian Indian dish made with potatoes and cauliflower tossed in aromatic spices, and roast in the air-fryer or oven. It is easy to make and can be served as a side with any entree or with roti or naan.

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Aloo Matar

Aloo Matar made in instant pot served in a bowl, with naan bread on the side

Aloo Matar is a quick and easy Indian potatoes and peas curry made in the Instant Pot or stovetop. This vegan and gluten-free Aloo Matar Masala is perfect for a delicious warm weeknight dinner!

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Dahi Aloo

Potatoes in Yogurt Sauce Pressure Cooker

Potato Curry in Yogurt Sauce or Dahi Aloo is an easy and delicious comfort food made with minimal ingredients. This curry is made with just two main ingredients, potatoes and yogurt, tempered with cumin seeds, ginger, and flavorful spices.

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Aloo Methi

Aloo Methi in a white bowl

Aloo Methi is a simple Indian stir-fry packed with flavor and nutrition. Sautéed in mild spices, Aloo (Potato), and Methi (Fenugreek leaves) is a wonderful accompaniment to your meal.

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Jeera Aloo

cumin spiced potatoes served in a white bowl sprinkled with coriander
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Jeera Aloo are cumin spiced potatoes which are a favorite Indian side dish and the best way to add a touch of India to your meals! Serve as a side or add to bowls or breakfast.

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Chettinad Potato

Chettinad Potato fry in white bowl
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This Chettinad Potato Fry is a flavorful, spicy, delectable, and easy potato dish. These are super simple to make, and perfect as a side with any entree. They will definitely elevate your lunch and dinner!

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Aloo Palak

Aloo Palak (Potato Spinach curry) in a cast iron pan.

Aloo Palak is a delicious and nutritious Indian potato & spinach stir fry. This Punjabi Aloo Palak recipe can be made in just 25 minutes and is perfect for a quick healthy weeknight dinner!

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Saag Aloo

Saag Aloo made in the instant pot served in a earthen bowl with the tempering in the back and naan on the side.

Saag Aloo is a popular delicious North Indian Curry. It is made with spinach and potatoes cooked with ginger, garlic, onions, and aromatic spices. This is a simplified one-pot version of the authentic Saag Aloo which takes just 30 minutes to prepare.

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Aloo Baingan

Aloo Brinjal (potato and eggplant curry) in a white bowl with roti Indian flatbread

Aloo Baingan Masala is an easy one-pot curry made with potatoes, eggplants, and aromatic spices. A vegan and gluten-free Potato & Eggplant Curry that is a perfect side with roti, naan, or parathas.

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Aloo Gajar Matar

Aloo Gajar Matar (Potato, Carrots & Peas) in a bowl

Aloo Gajar Matar is a simple, nutritious, and quick stir fry made with potatoes, carrots, and green peas. This Punjabi style dry curry is perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner.

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Garlic Chili Potatoes

Garlic Chili potatoes in a bowl and chili sauce on the side

Flavorful and easy Garlic Chili Potatoes is an Indo-Chinese dish made with steamed potatoes, garlic, chili sauce, and honey, sprinkled with green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy them as an appetizer or side!

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Aloo Simla Mirch

Bell Pepper and Potato Stir Fry Pressure Cooker

Aloo Simla Mirch is a simple dish made with bell peppers and potatoes stir fried with fragrant spices.  This is not only an easy and quick side dish, but also just as delcious.

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Aloo Beans

Beans and potato stir fry in a black bowl

Aloo Beans is an Indian green bean stir fry. This delicious and healthy dish is made with potatoes and green beans, seasoned with a aromatic spices and herbs. Less than 15 minutes and a quick 4-step recipe.

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Aloo Asparagus

Indian asparagus curry in a pan

Aloo Asparagus is a flavorful, spiced, and tasty Indian-inspired dish made with asparagus and potatoes. Super quick and simple, this Indian Asparagus stir-fry is made with basic spices and tastes absolutely delicious.

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Samosa Jalapeno Poppers

Samosa jalapeno poppers in a tray

Cheesy Samosa Jalapeno Poppers is an Indian twist to the favorite party appetizer. This is a vegetarian and gluten-free version is a great appetizer for samosa lovers.

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Masala Scalloped Potatoes

Masala scalloped potatoes in a iron cast
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Masala Scalloped Potatoes is an Indian fusion twist on the all-American classic scalloped potatoes. It’s perfect for the holidays.

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Potato Edamame Curry

edmame and potato curry in a bowl topped with red onions
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Potato Edamame Curry is a simple curry made with a handful of ingredients. Mildly spiced tomato-based curry, this one is ready in under 45 minutes.

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Chicken Potato Curry

Chicken potato curry in a copper bowl with rice and cilantro in other bowls.

It takes less than 40 minutes to prepare this delectable Chicken Potato Curry. It’s full of authentic flavors from whole spices and tender pieces of chicken and potato.

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Aloo Keema

Aloo Keema (Ground Beef and Potato Curry) in a beige bowl served with naan and rice and garnished with cilantro
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Aloo Keema is an authentic, homestyle Ground Beef & Potato Curry. This traditional, one-pot keema curry is easy-to-make, and gives the most tender, flavorful results.

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Aloo Gosht

Aloo Gosht (Mutton and Potato Curry) in a white Dutch Oven.
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Aloo Gosht is an authentic mutton and potato curry popular in Indian and Pakistani cuisine. It is easy to make this traditional dish as a one-pot recipe with lamb or goat.

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Crack Open These 18 Delicious Indian Egg Recipes for a Flavorful Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner!

Egg bhurji on a plate with roti
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If you’re a fan of eggs, you don’t want to miss these delectable Indian egg recipes. From hearty breakfasts to spicy curries and flavorful snacks, here you will find 18 delicious and nutritious egg recipes perfect for any time of day! pipingpotcurry.com

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21 Flavorful Indian Spinach Recipes That Will Make You Fall in Love with Greens

Saag Aloo made in the instant pot served in a earthen bowl with the tempering in the back and naan on the side.
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If you want to add more greens to your diet, spinach is an excellent choice! And there is no better way to enjoy this nutritious vegetable than with these 21 Indian spinach recipes.

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12 Delectable Indian Mushroom Recipes That Will Take You on a Flavorful Adventure

Easy mushroom tikka garnished with chaat masala

Looking for new delicious ways to enjoy mushrooms? Look no further than these 12 delicious Indian mushroom recipes!

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About Meeta

I strongly believe that each one of us has a chef inside us, we just need to explore the ingredients and create great food. My passion is to share easy, healthy, and wholesome recipes made using Instant Pot & Air Fryer, that are well tested, so you can cook with confidence.

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