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If there is one vegetable that has zero haters, it’s potatoes. Potatoes are like the best friend of every meal you have ever eaten, be it a global cuisine recipe or a national or regional one. Potatoes are everywhere in all shapes, sizes and forms. And of course, TasteAtlas also did not miss how much the world loves its different recipes. TasteAtlas is an online culinary guide that ranks cuisine categories. From the best food in the world to the best desserts, one or two Indian dishes nearly always make the list. The TasteAtlas list of the top 50 potato recipes highlights how many cultures use the same ingredient in different ways by marrying favourites from around the world. It includes Belgium's Pommes Frites, Spain's Tortilla Española, France's Gratin Dauphinois, Spain's Patatas Bravas, Canada's Poutine, Switzerland's Ríosi, Italy's Gnocchi, the UK's Shepherd's Pie and more. But the main highlight is how 3 potato snacks and 1 potato-based main course dish from India also made it to the list. These are the ones that claimed the spots:
Vada Pav
Maharashtra is known for its vivid street food culture, whether it is pav bhaji, vada pav, kanda poha, bhaji or bhel puri, everything just tastes amazing and makes you want to come back to them. But you have to admit that there is something about the classic vada pav that makes you go weak in your knees. This iconic street food can be found in every nook and cranny of the state, and it's clear why it’s on the list at #17. The vendors usually serve this delicious treat on a paper plate with flavourful batata vada and chilli inside the burger-shaped pav, which is topped with either spicy green chutney or red chutney. This combination of flavours makes the street food a lip-smacking delight, famous across the world. An authentic batata vada can be rustled up in a few minutes, and this yummy street food can easily become your evening snack. The nice thing about the vada is that you can play with the ingredients, as you can include various vegetables, which could make this dish a healthier treat.
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Aloo Gobi
With a ranking at #29, aloo gobi, the classic Indian combination of potatoes and cauliflower, is a culinary canvas that captures the essence of comfort and versatility. These humble ingredients, when paired with an array of spices and cooking techniques, transform into a gastronomic delight. The best part about this recipe is that it can be turned into multiple creative Indian recipes that showcase the diversity of the traditional curry across India’s borders. From spicy snacks to hearty mains, these recipes offer a symphony of flavours that celebrate the timeless union of potatoes and cauliflower. Aloo gobi is a popular choice for vegetarians and vegans, as it is packed with flavour and can be easily customised to suit individual preferences.
Batata Vada
Maharashtra is famous for its thriving street food scene, with batata vada being among the state’s most treasured street foods. This mouthwatering savoury snack, ranked at #40, comprises a mashed potato filling infused with a host of spices, such as coriander, green chillies, and turmeric. The filling is then coated in chickpea batter and deep-fried to form aromatic and succulent batata vadas. This dish is typically eaten with a spicy coriander chutney. Usually, it pairs very well with a hot cup of chai during the monsoon season. The mixture is shaped into patties and deep-fried until golden and crispy. These vadas are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making them a perfect tea-time snack or appetiser.
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Aloo Tikki
Each dish has an individual identity of its own that comprises a unique blend of spices. One such street food is the plate of aloo tikki, at #44, which is a potato patty, mixed with supreme herbs, spices, and fried either in oil or ghee. It is not just the potato but the addition of peas and paneer at times that makes the patty rich and delicious. It comes from the French side dish, the croquette. Small fitter-sized cylindrical rolls, the croquette was born in France around 1898 under the creative brains of Auguste Escoffier and Philéas Gilbert. These two illustrious French cooks created the recipe. This classic street food of India is loved and relished at any given point in the day. Though it is binged on religiously as an evening snack as well as in Indian weddings, one can’t put a date and time to relish it. It is further the addition of pudina, dhaniya chilli chutney and the sprinkle of tamarind chutney that make it a heavenly combination.
