Bombay potato (sometimes called Bombay potatoes, Bombay aloo or aloo (alu) Bombay[1]) is an Indian dish prepared using potatoes that are cubed, parboiled and then fried and seasoned with various spices such as cumin, curry, garlic, garam masala, turmeric, mustard seeds, chili powder, salt and pepper.[2][3][4][5][6] Onion, tomatoes and tomato sauce are sometimes used as ingredients.[4][5][6] Bombay potato can also be served as a side dish,[2] rather than as a main course.

Bombay potato
Alternative namesBombay aloo, Aloo or Alu Bombay
CourseMain or side dish
Place of originIndia
Main ingredientsPotato, cumin, curry, garlic, garam masala, turmeric, mustard seeds, chili powder, salt and pepper
Chicken Jalfrezi, with side of Bombay potato and naan

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  3. ^ Ahmed, Z. J. (2016). Easy Indian Super Meals for babies, toddlers and the family: new and updated edition. Ebury Publishing. p. 177. ISBN 978-1-4735-2940-3. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
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  5. ^ a b Hunt, Tom (November 28, 2015). "One batch of steamed potatoes makes four different recipes". The Guardian. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
  6. ^ a b McCosker, K.; Bermingham, R. (2012). 4 Ingredients Gluten-Free. Atria Books. p. 84. ISBN 978-1-4516-3571-3. Retrieved November 5, 2016.