Aloo Achar ( Potato Salad)

This recipe is from Krishnarpan Restaurant, Dwarika's Hotel, Katmandu

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb potato, peeled, cubed
• 3  ounces sesame seeds
• 4  large hot green chili peppers
• 2  garlic cloves
• 1  teaspoon  minced ginger
• 1  tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
• 4  lemons, juice of
•  salt
• 2  tablespoons  mustard oil or 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  teaspoon fenugreek seeds
•  lettuce leaf, as needed

Directions

1. Boil potatoes until tender; drain and set aside.
2. Toast sesame seeds in a hot oven until fragrant and lightly colored.
3. Cool then grind in food processor with hot chiles, garlic, ginger and cilantro.
4. Add lemon juice and salt.
5. Mix sesame seed paste with warm potatoes and toss lightly.
6. Sauté fenugreek seeds in oil; pour over salad and mix lightly.
7. Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves.