What Kind of Potatoes Are Used in Indian Food?
In most Indian dishes, you'll find regular white or yellow potatoes. They're versatile and soak up all those wonderful spices!
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Honestly, any potato works! I've seen everything from russets to red potatoes in various Indian recipes. It's all about how you cook 'em!
In Indian cuisine, the go-to potato is often the Yukon Gold or any waxy potato. They hold their shape really well in curries and side dishes!
Desi folks in India commonly use local varieties like aloo or even new potatoes (baby potatoes) for some dishes. The fresh, earthy taste is unbeatable.
You can pretty much use whatever potatoes you have on hand. Just chop 'em up and throw 'em into your favorite curry or sabzi!
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