Aloo pitika (mashed potato)
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Boiled potato mashed with raw mustard oil, onion, green chilli and coriander, the simplest and most loved Assamese side dish.
Region: AssamOccasion: Everyday mealsTime: 20 minServes: 4Vegan
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 green chillies, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp raw mustard oil
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
- Salt to taste
Method
- Boil the potatoes until soft, then peel them.
- Mash them while still warm.
- Add the onion, chillies, coriander, salt and mustard oil.
- Mix well with your hands and shape into small mounds. Serve with rice and dal.
History
Pitika means 'mashed'. Assamese cooks make pitika from many vegetables, and from roasted fish or eggs.
Significance
Aloo pitika is part of everyday Assamese meals and is a comfort food for those who are unwell. A boiled egg is often mashed in too.