Aloo Pitika

Quick Info

• Prep: 10 mins
• Cook: 10 mins
• Servings: 3

Ingredient Substitutes

• Mustard oil ? Sunflower oil
• Potato ? Sweet potato

Ingredients

• 3 medium potatoes, boiled and peeled
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp mustard oil
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves (optional)

Instructions

1. Boil potatoes until soft, peel, and mash.
2. Add chopped onions, green chilies, and coriander leaves (if using).
3. Mix in mustard oil and salt.
4. Mash together until smooth and well combined.
5. Serve immediately with rice and dal.

Tips & Variations

Use mustard oil for authentic flavor | Do not skip green chilies | Best served fresh, not stored | Can add roasted fish for variation | Simple yet iconic Assamese dish

You will love it

Aloo Pitika is a beloved everyday dish from assam, especially common in Sivasagar. Simple yet flavorful, it is made by boiling and mashing potatoes, then mixing them with raw mustard oil, green chilies, onions, and salt. Some variations include coriander leaves or roasted dry fish for an extra layer of taste. It is usually served as a side with plain rice and dal, offering a balance of simplicity and bold flavors of mustard oil.

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