A hearty and spicy vegan Bombay Potatoes recipe. These restaurant-style potatoes are very easy to make and require very few ingredients. Serve with naan and rice
I haven’t seen many Indian restaurants serve these Indian potatoes here in the USA. However, they are common in England and other Western countries.
If you like spicy Indian food, you are in for a treat like no other. These potatoes are soft and buttery, making them easy to spice up!
Tips for making them
- I have tried so many different potatoes with this recipe, but, there is only one variety that works best in this recipe. It’s the Honey Gold Potatoes. I found that they cook evenly and don’t turn into mush when parboiled.
- The red bell peppers provide a delicious texture to this recipe. I grated them before putting them in with the onions. The trick is to let them soften a little before adding the sauce.
- These Bombay potatoes are on the spicier side. Adjust the spice to your liking. That said, they are best served spicy, so, stop being a sissy and eat them up! 😁
- This recipe uses simple spices. The traditional version calls for complicated spices only found in traditional Indian homes (like asafoetida, black cardamom, or Panch Poran). But, if you have traditional spices, feel free to add them.
Ingredients to add to these potatoes
- Peas
- Paneer
- Peanuts
- Almonds
- Spinach
- Chickpeas
If you are a fan of Bombay street food, then you must try Bombay sandwiches. It’s packed with flavorful potatoes that will make you love sandwiches.
What to serve with it
Answering your questions
These Bombay potatoes recipe freezes really well. I like to put them in glass containers and freeze them. As always, I try to use them within 1-6 months.
Yes, they can be reheated. In fact, I insist on it. If you froze them or put them in the refrigerator, please reheat them before eating.
I like to heat them stove top because they taste just like the day they were made. Place them frozen or cold Bombay potatoes in a sauce pan (without thawing) and heat them on medium.
Add 1/2 cup of tomato sauce and 1/4 cup water to them and heat on medium heat for about 10 minutes or until the potatoes have thawed out
Yes, they are almost always gluten free. No flour is used in them or any kind of wheat product. I can guarantee you that my Bombay potatoes are gluten free because I didn’t use any gluten products in them. So, feel free to devour a whole bowl of them.
Yes, the traditional Bombay potatoes never use any meat or dairy products. They are mostly spices, potatoes and tomato sauce. If a recipe calls for dairy products, you can easily substitute coconut milk.
So, what’s your favorite Indian recipe?
Related: Serve these masala papad as appetizers
Bombay Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients
For Boiling The Potatoes
- 340 g Honey Gold Potatoes About 13 pieces, washed
- 1 tsp Salt
- Water For boiling the potatoes
For Making The Base
- 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1 tsp Fenugreek Seeds
- 1 Tbsp Brown Mustard Seeds
- 1 Tbsp Cumin Seeds
- ¼ Red Onion Julienned
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Grated
- 3 Thai Chili Pepper Optional, Cut into half and remove seeds
- 2 Tbsp Ginger Grated
- ½ Red Bell Pepper
- 1½ tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1½ tsp Red Chili Powder Use half for milder flavor
- ½ cup Tomato Sauce Use unsalted
- ½ tsp Salt Optional
- 1 Tbsp Cumin-Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 tsp Coconut Palm Sugar
For Garnish
- 1 tsp Lime Juice Freshly Juiced
- Cilantro Finely Chopped
Instructions
To Parboil The Potatoes
- Bring about 6 cups of water to a boil and add the salt
- While the water is boiling, cut the onions and grate the ginger and garlic
- Grate the red bell pepper
- Make shallow cuts in the honey gold potatoes and add them to the water
- Cook for about 30-35 minutes on medium heat. When they pass the knife test, turn of the heat
- Save about 2/3 cup of the water and drain the rest
- When the potatoes are cool to the touch, remove the skin
- In a pan, add the oil and let it warm for 30 seconds
- Add the fenugreek seeds and let them cook for 30 seconds
- Add the brown mustard seeds and wait for them to start popping
- Add the Thai chili, if using
- Add the onions and let them brown. Add the garlic and ginger after the onions have browned
- Add the grated bell pepper, mix well and let them soften
- Make a well in the pan and add the turmeric and red chili powder
- Add the tomato sauce and mix well
- Cook for 30 seconds
- Add the parboiled potatoes
- Add the cumin-coriander powder, red chili powder, coconut palm sugar and salt. Mix well
- Add the water saved from the boiling process
- Cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes until some of the water has dissipated
- Add the lime juice and mix well
- Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with cilantro and enjoy!
Nutrition
Seriously, how great are these Bombay potatoes for a Diwali feast, right?! Or, for a celebratory dinner any day of the year. You are going to have people fighting to lick the bowl!
I did make this a little on the spicy side. However, if you prefer a mild version, I give you options in the recipe. But, this recipe is best consumed spicy, so, stop being a baby and dive in with your taste buds wide open!
As you can see, I am very passionate about spicy food. Indian potato recipes and spicy food are at the heart of my cooking and I do get excited when I talk about them.
found this recipe on a random today and had to make it. Absolutely love it, will definitely make it again soon. Thank you
Thank you so much Awa.
Hi. The dish looks amazing. Haven’t heard of this potato dish ever. However, post mention that you have used cashews but recipe does not have any cashews used. Can you pls tell how and when to put cashews in the dish?
Thank you, Jyotica – I like to roast the cashews separately (in a kadai, add just 1/8 tsp of oil and add 2Tbsp of cashew halves. Roast them until they are light brown). Then, I add them after the water in step 19. Let me know how that works out for you. I would love for you to send me pics of the finished product. Thank you
Totally in love with Indian food too! And these potatoes look amazing, love Bombay potatoes 😀
Thank you, Perrine.
Im excited to try this recipe. I have another indian one thats with butternut squash. I have canned and sweet potatoes im going to try that. Then this one. Yummi. Thank you
Thank you, Denise. Please let me know how it turned out
you never mention in the recipe what to do with the grated garlic and ginger?
Sorry about that, Bill. I updated the post. Its in step #12.
I only have ground Fenugreek and Cumin. Would I use less of those ingredients? This sounds delicious!
I have never heard of this potato dish. We love potatoes and I think it will be fun to try for my kids. They are finally leaving the picky stage of childhood!
Thank you, Sandi. I think your kids will like it, but, maybe omit the spice.
Made this for the family tonight. I found the directions a bit long and a few ingredients aren’t mentioned but I was pleased with the results and would make it again. Thank you for posting it.
Thank you Maureen, I just updated the recipe with missing ingredients.
I think I would be like you – standing at the stove eating these right outa the pot! These looks just amazing and a real flavorful meal!!!
Thank you, Debra. I am so weak when it comes to food. I have zero will power.