Hyderabad, 18 August 2023: Platform 65, India’s largest toy-train-themed restaurant, is excited to celebrate everyone’s favorite starchy delight – Potato Day! This annual occasion is dedicated exclusively to the versatile. As we mark Potato Day, we delve into the many reasons this humble tuber deserves the spotlight, along with a special message from our renowned chef.
Potato Day is a tribute to the remarkable history, taste, and versatility of the potato. This unassuming vegetable, with its origins dating back to the Andes mountains of South America, has captured the hearts and palates of people worldwide. From comforting classics like mashed potatoes and fries to innovative creations like potato gnocchi and loaded baked potatoes, this vegetable has proven its ability to adapt to any culinary style.
Potatoes are not only delectable but also pack a nutritional punch. These versatile tubers are an excellent source of complex carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. They provide a sustained release of energy, aiding in maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. Additionally, potatoes contain vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium, contributing to overall well-being.
According to Chef VH Suresh, Corporate Executive Chef at Platform 65, “Potatoes are a canvas for culinary artistry. Their texture and mild flavor allow us to explore an array of cooking techniques and seasoning profiles. From crispy French fries to creamy potato soups, there’s a potato dish for every mood and occasion.“
In honor of Potato Day, we are thrilled to share an exclusive recipe from Chef VH Suresh. On this special Potato Day, let us take a moment to appreciate the potato and the magic it adds to our dining experiences.
BHARWAN ALOO
Ingredient:
- potato: 6 medium size
- Oil: 200ml
- Cashew: 20g
- Raisins: 20g
- Bell pepper: Red, yellow, green ( each one )
- Paneer: 100g
- Salt: to taste
- Chat masala: 1tsp
- Garam masala: 1tsp
- Cumin seeds: 15g
- Cardamom: 15g
- Cheese: 50g
- Curd: 100g
- Chilli powder: 1tsp
- Almond: 20g
Method
- Step 1: Take potatoes, peel the skin, clean well with water, and cut the potato in half.
- Step 2: now keep the potato in water and leave it aside.
- Step 3: now take a deep fryer, add oil, and fry the potato.
- Step 3: Now to prepare the masala (the spicy stuff), take Cumin seeds, chopped bell pepper, and paneer, and mix them well. Now add salt, garam masala, cardamom, chopped cashew & almond, mix it, and at last add raisins to it.
- Step 4: Now take curd, add chili powder and garam masala to it and mix it well, and keep it aside.
- Step 5: now take the fried potatoes, remove the inner part, and add the masala stuff into it, with the cheese.
- Step 6: now take the curd with chili powder, which was kept aside before.
- Step 7: Take a tandoori sheet, put the stuffed potato one by one into it, apply some curd to it, and microwave for 5 minutes to 10 minutes.
- Step 8: Now take the hot Bharawan aloo, and serve it will mint chutney.
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this BHARWAN ALOO, and experience the magic of Potato Day on your plate.
