Aloo Pindi Miriyam Recipe - Traditional Andhra Potato Stew with Pepper {Video}

Potato Pindi Miriyam Recipe - Classic and delicious Andhra side dish made with lentils, potatoes, spices and coconut. A great side dish for rice.

What is Aloo Pindi Miriyam?

Pindi Miriyam is a delicious Andhra style lentil based gravy made with potatoes and freshly ground spices and coconut. It is a classic and less known dish from Andhra Pradesh. It is a well balanced and healthy side dish for rice.

Is this Vegan?

Yes, it is a vegan-friendly recipe.

How to substitute toor dal?

You can use same amount of red lentils in the place of toor dal.

What vegetables can you add to Pindi Miriyam?

I have used chopped boiled potatoes in this pindi miriram or pepper stew recipe. You can substitute them with ash gourd, snake gourd and plantains.

What do you serve with Andhra Pindi Miriyam?

This curry or stew tastes great with plain rice or basmati. If you are not vegan you can top it with a dollop of ghee.

Step by step preparation:

• Rinse ⅓rd cup of toor dal with plenty of water and pressure cook them with ¾th cup of water for 3 whistles.
• Mash the cooked dal and keep it aside.

• To prepare the masala paste, heat 2 teaspoon of oil in a pan and add coriander seeds, chana dal, pepper and rice.
• Keep stirring and roast until they are a golden brown color.
• Add the dried red chillies to the pan and saute for another minute.
• Remove from the flame and let them cool completely.
• Transfer the roasted spices to the blender or moxie jar.
• Grind it to a powder along with tamarind.

• Add coconut and a little water to the ground powder and blend again to get a nice and smooth masala paste.
• Keep it aside.

• In a vessel or pan, combine the mashed lentils, ground masala paste, boiled potatoes and turmeric powder.

• Add water and required salt to it and mix until everything is combined.

• Let it boil on a medium flame for 10-15 minutes.
• Add more water if you want to adjust the consistency.
• Once it is done, remove it from the heat.

• Heat oil in a small pan for seasoning.
• Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
• Add curry leaves, red chillies and hing and give it a stir.
• Pour it over the prepared stew and mix well.

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How to make potato pindi miriyam recipe video below: