Alu Bharta facts for kids

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Alu Bharta

Bengali prepared mashed potatoes
Place of origin	Bangladesh ,  India
Main ingredients	potatoes, oil, onion, pepper, salt

Alu bharta is a tasty dish made from boiled potatoes. It's a bit like mashed potatoes! People mix soft potatoes with peppers, onions, and oil. This simple but delicious food is often eaten as a side dish with meals. It is very popular in countries like Bangladesh and India.

What You Need to Make Alu Bharta

To make this yummy potato dish, you will need a few simple ingredients:

• Potatoes
• Onions
• Peppers (like bell peppers or chili peppers)
• Salt
• Mustard oil (or another cooking oil)

How to Make Alu Bharta

Making alu bharta is quite easy! Here are the steps:

• First, boil the potatoes until they are very soft.
• Let them cool a bit, then peel off their skins.
• Next, gently mash the boiled potatoes with your hands or a fork.
• In a frying pan, lightly fry some chopped onions and peppers in a little oil.
• Now, mix the mashed potatoes with the fried onions and peppers.
• Add some mustard oil and the right amount of salt.
• Mix everything together very well.

Sometimes, people add other ingredients to their alu bharta. These can include boiled eggs, beans, or even eggplant. Some people like to use burnt peppers for a smoky taste. Others might use raw pepper powder. For a different flavor, some cooks also add Ghee (a type of clarified butter).

Different Kinds of Alu Bharta

Alu bharta can be made in a few different ways. This depends on what extra ingredients are added.

• Plain Mashed Potato: This is the basic version with just potatoes, onion, pepper, and oil.
• Egg and Alu Bharta: This version includes boiled eggs mixed in with the potatoes.
• Beans and Mashed Potato: Here, cooked beans are added to the potato mixture.

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