When onion prices skyrocket, as they have done in India nowadays, I instinctively switch to dishes that don’t use onions at all. Here is the recipe of aloo baingan bharta (that is, potato and eggplant mash) that I made today, using no onions.
Potatoes
French Fries Without Deep Frying
If you love French fries but avoid them for health’s sake, here’s a way to prepare them without deep frying. The result is spectacular!
Aloo Palak: Spinach Potato Curry
A simple no-onion-no-garlic spinach potato curry, uniquely flavored with asafoetida and yogurt. I’ll place this right up with my most-loved comfort foods.
Ridge Gourd Potato Curry with Poppy Seed Paste
This ridge gourd potato curry recipe was shared by a Bengali friend, who tells me the cuisine of that area uses poppy seeds abundantly. Given how well this curry turned out, I know this spice is going to become a regular in my pantry.