Ranveer Brar's Pataka Recipe: Aloo Butter Masala with a Smoky Twist

If you love potatoes and rich, buttery gravies, Chef Ranveer Brar's Aloo Butter Masala is a must-try! This dish is a fiery twist on classic North Indian curries, combining crispy roasted potatoes with a creamy, spiced tomato-cashew gravy. Whether you call it Aloo Tikka Masala or Aloo Lababdaar, it's a flavor-packed treat that's perfect with roti or naan.

Main Ingredients:

The recipe uses everyday ingredients but layers them beautifully. Potatoes are marinated in curd, red chilli powder, ginger garlic paste, salt, and crushed kasuri methi. The gravy is built with ghee, oil, whole spices, onions, tomatoes, and a blend of powdered spices. Cashews and curd add richness, while butter and fresh cream finish it off with indulgence.

Process:

Gravy Prep: Start by sautéing whole spices and onions in ghee and oil. Add tomatoes, spices, and ginger garlic paste. Once mushy, toss in water, cashews, and curd. Simmer, blend into a smooth paste, and set aside.
Marinate & Roast Aloo: Dice and marinate potatoes, then roast them in mustard oil and ghee until golden. For a smoky touch, use coal and ghee to infuse flavor.
Final Touches: In a handi, melt butter and ghee, add spices, and pour in the prepared gravy. Simmer with water and leftover oil. Add roasted potatoes, more butter, and smoked ghee. Finish with cream and kasuri methi.

Garnish and Serve:

Top the dish with fresh cream, chilli oil, crushed fenugreek, and coriander sprigs. The result? A rich, smoky, buttery curry that's bold, comforting, and unforgettable.

This recipe is a celebration of textures and flavors, crispy potatoes, velvety gravy, and aromatic spices. It's perfect for weekend dinners or when you want to impress guests with something unique yet familiar.

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