“Saatvik” is derived from the word ‘Sattva’, which means clean, natural and pure. During Navratri we usually prefer to have saatvik food, it is light on spices and good for cleansing the body. This recipe is for Saatvik Aloo Tamatar, which goes perfectly well with Kuttu Cheela.
Also try: Kuttu Cheela, Sama Rice Pulao or Sama Rice Kheer.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Time: Preparation – 5 mins, Cooking – 25 mins, Total – 30 mins.
Servings: 2-3
Ingredients:
- Potato – 2 medium (peeled and cut into cubes)
- Tomato – 2 medium (finely chopped)
- Ginger – 1/2 inch (grated)
- Green Chilli – 2 (finely chopped)
- Green Cardamom – 2
- Clove – 2
- Black Peppercorn – 4-5
- Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
- Coriander Powder – 1 tsp (optional)
- Ground Black Pepper – 1/4 tsp
- Water – 1.5 cup
- Ghee (Clarified Butter) – 2 tbsp
- Coriander Leaves for garnishing
- Salt to taste.
PS: 1 Cup = 250 ML.
How to make Saatvik Aloo Tamatar:
- Heat ghee in a pressure cooker. Add green cardamom, cloves and black peppercorn, saute till aromatic
- Add cumin seeds and let it splutter
- Add ginger and green chilli. Saute till aromatic
- Add tomatoes, coriander powder and ground black pepper. Mix and cook till ghee starts to separate
- Add potatoes, salt and water. Mix and close the lid. Turn the flame to medium-high and cook for 3-4 whistles
- Once pressure settles down open the lid and mash the potatoes a little. Add coriander leaves and mix. Your Saatvik Aloo Tamatar is ready.

Looks so delicious ! Love this comforting meal !!
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Thank you!!! Indeed and it’s just perfect after keeping the fast all day long 🙂
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Easy to make and relishing 👍
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True. Thank you 🙂
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