Aloo Bhorta is a traditional Bengali mashed potato dish made with boiled potatoes, fried onions, garlic, and green chilies, seasoned with mustard oil. It's a flavorful side dish enjoyed with warm white rice.
1: Roast garlic cloves and dried red chilies in a little olive oil until slightly charred.
2: Fry onions in oil until golden brown to make beresta (crispy fried onions).
3: Peel and boil the potatoes.
4: Mash the roasted red chilies, garlic, and fried onions with some mustard oil and salt.
5: Mix in the fresh onions, green chilies, and chopped cilantro.
6: Mash everything until well combined.
7: Enjoy with warm white rice.
