This salad is basically made from two ingredients: aloo – potatoes and anardana – pomegranate… spiced with tangy indian spices. The salad is tart in taste due to lemon juice, but also has a sweet taste due to the pomegranate arils.
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Aloo Anardana – Indian Potato and Pomegranate Salad
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Description
Aloo Anardana is a refreshing Indian salad combining the earthy taste of potatoes with the sweet and tart flavor of pomegranate arils, enhanced by a tangy lemon dressing and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized potatoes, boiled and diced
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) pomegranate arils
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium-sized tomato, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped mint leaves
- A few mint leaves for garnish
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp chaat masala
- Salt to taste
- Red chili powder to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced potatoes, pomegranate arils, finely chopped onion, chopped tomato, and chopped mint leaves. Mix gently to avoid mashing the potatoes.
- In a separate small bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing lemon juice, roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, salt, and red chili powder. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the potato mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with a few fresh mint leaves.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh pomegranate arils.
- You can adjust the spice levels by varying the amount of red chili powder.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a day.
- If storing, add the mint leaves just before serving to maintain their freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is chaat masala, and can I substitute it?
Chaat masala is a tangy Indian spice blend typically made with amchur (dried mango powder), black salt, cumin, and other spices — it gives the dressing its characteristic tart, savory punch. It is available at Indian grocery stores. If you can’t find it, a pinch of amchur powder plus a little extra roasted cumin powder will approximate the flavor.
Why should the salad be served immediately after dressing it?
Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors. If you must store it, add the mint leaves just before serving — mint wilts and discolors quickly once it contacts the lemon-juice dressing. The salad itself keeps in the refrigerator for up to one day.
Dassana I love your style of cooking. Your recipes are very simple.
potatoes and pomegranate…sounds like a good combination
Very different recipe. Yet looks tasty..