Potato Dish

Spain

Ajo harina is a traditional dish originating from Ja&eacute;n. Although there are many variations, the simplest recipe for the dish calls for a combination of potatoes, flour, garlic, bell peppers, paprika, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. The potatoes are peeled, sliced, and fried in olive oil with bell pepper strips. The mixture is covered with water. Next, mashed garlic, paprika, flour, salt, and pepper are all added into the pan. The dish is cooked until the potatoes become soft, and ajo harina is then served immediately, while still hot. In different regions of Spain, additional ingredients are added for extra flavor, such as mushrooms, onions, longaniza sausage, or pieces of cod.

Ajo harina

Akhali kartophili is a traditional dish originating from Georgia. The dish is usually made with a combination of new potatoes, garlic, scallions, chili peppers, oil, butter, coriander, dill, salt, and pepper. The potatoes are boiled in water until tender, then added to the pan with scallions, garlic, and chili peppers that have been fried in butter and oil. The mixture is stirred until the potatoes turn golden. The potatoes are topped with the herbs, stirred, and served warm, often as an accompaniment to Georgian stews.

Akhali kartophili

India

Simple and flavorful, aloo baingan is a dish made with a combination of eggplants and potatoes, cooked together with onions, tomatoes, and various spices. The name of the dish specifies its key ingredients, since aloo means potatoes, and baingan means eggplant. Basically, it is a type of sabzi (dry curry) that is usually served with flatbreads such as roti and naan. Aloo baingan is a popular Indian lunch item that is commonly packed in lunchboxes throughout Northern India. It is said that aloo baingan is even better if made in advance, as the flavors deepen while the dish rests.

Aloo baingan

Aloo chokha is a traditional dish originating from Bihar and Jharkhand. The dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes, garlic, mustard oil, onions, coriander, lemon juice, hot peppers, salt, and black pepper. The potatoes are boiled, mashed, and left to cool. The onions are mixed with garlic, hot peppers, mustard oil, coriander, and lemon juice. Next, the mixture is seasoned with salt and pepper and stirred into the mashed potatoes. Aloo chokha is typically enjoyed with chapati, roti, or rice on the side.

Aloo chokha

Aloo gobi is a traditional dish with origins in Northern India, although it is popular throughout the country, but also in Nepal and Pakistan. Its key ingredients are potatoes, cauliflower, onions, and a variety of spices, which are all slowly simmered and usually served with rice, bread, chutneys, or a cucumber salad. Since no liquid is added to the dish (although extremely small amounts of it may be added), aloo gobi is reliant on the spices, including turmeric, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, and red pepper. It is recommended to garnish the dish with freshly sliced coriander and drizzle some lime juice over the top.

Aloo gobi

Aloo ka bharta is a traditional dish of Indian mashed potatoes. Although there are many variations, the dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes, onions, scallions, coriander, hot peppers, oil, and salt. The onions are cut into slices and fried in oil until golden brown. They&rsquo;re mixed with the potatoes that have been boiled and mashed, along with salt, scallions, coriander, and hot peppers. The mixture is then fried until the oil separates, and the dish is ready to be enjoyed. If desired, ingredients such as cumin seeds and red chili powder can be added to the dish for extra flavor. It&rsquo;s recommended to serve aloo ka bharta with chapati on the side.

Aloo ka bharta

Aloo methi is a popular vegetarian dish from North India, made with a combination of potatoes, fresh methi (fenugreek) leaves, and spices such as cumin, coriander, and turmeric. The dish is very common in numerous North Indian homes, where it is prepared as a type of dry curry. One of the key ingredients - bitter and tangy fenugreek leaves - are known for their medicinal properties, such as lowering blood sugar. Aloo methi is best paired with rice or Indian flatbreads such as roti and paratha.

Aloo methi

Aloo palak is a traditional dish originating from the northern parts of the country. Although there are many ways of preparing the dish, it&rsquo;s usually made with a combination of potatoes, spinach, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, dried hot peppers, turmeric, salt, and oil. The garlic is fried in oil until it browns, and the cumin, hot peppers, and turmeric are then added to the pot and fried with the garlic. Next, tomatoes, salt, spinach, and potatoes are added to the pot, and aloo palak is simmered over low heat until the water evaporates and the oil separates. This tasty side dish can be used as a filling for sandwiches and rolls, and it also goes well with rice or roti flatbread.

Aloo palak

Aloo pitika is a traditional dish from the Indian state of Assam, a simple and flavorful mashed potato preparation commonly served as a side dish in Assamese meals. Aloo pitika is made by boiling potatoes until they are soft, then mashing them and mixing them with ingredients such as mustard oil, finely chopped onions, hot peppers, and fresh coriander leaves. Some variations might include adding roasted green chili, garlic, or ginger for additional flavor. The use of mustard oil is a key element, giving the dish its distinctive, slightly pungent flavor. Aloo pitika is typically enjoyed with rice, dal, and other Assamese dishes, and it is cherished for its simplicity, earthy flavors, and comforting nature. It&rsquo;s a staple in Assamese cuisine, often eaten as part of everyday meals.

Aloo pitika

Aloo posto is a traditional potato dish originating from Bengal. The dish consists of potatoes cooked in poppy seed paste and it's usually made with a combination of potatoes, poppy seeds, dried red chili peppers, lemon juice, vegetable oil, and salt. The poppy seeds and dried red chili peppers are ground into a paste. The potatoes are cut into quarters and fried in oil over medium heat until soft and golden. The poppy seed paste is fried in the same oil, and the potatoes are then added back to the pan or wok. The dish is seasoned with salt, covered with a bit of water, and cooked until the water evaporates. Once removed from the heat, lemon juice is stirred in the dish and aloo posto is ready to be enjoyed. It's recommended to serve aloo posto with dal and steamed rice on the side.

Aloo posto

Aloo shimla mirch or aloo capsicum is a traditional dish originating from the northern parts of the country. The dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes, bell peppers, hot peppers, ginger, onions, cumin, oil, fenugreek leaves, turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. The cumin is fried in oil with onions and ginger. The potatoes are peeled, chopped, and added to the pan. The mixture is fried over low heat for a few minutes and then mixed with the rest of the ingredients. The dish is stir-fried until the bell peppers are cooked, and aloo shimla mirch is then served with rice or roti on the side.

Aloo shimla mirch

Aloo simla mirch is a traditional vegetable dish originating from Delhi. The dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes, bell peppers, salt, and ghee or a mixture of oil and butter. The potatoes are cut into quarters and cooked in ghee or butter and oil over low heat until tender. They're often sprinkled with water if they start to brown too much. The bell peppers are cut into quarters as well, and then added to the pot with the potatoes. The mixture is simmered for a few minutes, and it's then gently mixed before serving. It's recommended to serve this simple dish with phulkas, dal, or steamed rice on the side.

Aloo simla mirch

Aluvi hiki riha is a traditional potato-based dish originating from the Maldives. The dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, mustard seeds, Scotch Bonnet peppers, oil, curry leaves, cardamom, chili powder, curry powder, and salt. The potatoes are deep-fried until golden brown and crispy, then mixed with the rest of the ingredients and shortly simmered until everything is well-incorporated and the flavors have blended. The dish is served immediately, while still hot.

Aluvi hiki riha

Andijviestamppot is a traditional, old-fashioned Dutch side dish consisting of mashed potatoes combined with mashed, raw endive and flavorful bits of bacon. The dish is additionally flavored with onions, vinegar, salt, and pepper, while milk is sometimes added for extra creaminess. Andijviestamppot is especially popular during the colder winter months when it is consumed as a comfort meal.

Andijviestamppot

Atascaburras (lit. something that blocks a donkey's way) is a traditional dish originating from Albacete in the community of Castilla-La Mancha. The dish is made with a mixture of mashed potatoes, garlic, cod, olive oil, boiled eggs, walnuts, parsley, salt, and pepper. Once prepared, atascaburras should look similar to a mousse and have the texture of potato pur&eacute;e, but with more intense and rich flavors. This is a popular meal with the Manchego shepherds, who traditionally eat it to warm up and counter the bitter cold during winter. The name of the dish refers to the noise that the fork or mortar makes when the potatoes are mashed, which is similar to the hooves of a donkey when they get stuck in the mud.

Atascaburras

Candied sweet potatoes is a Barbadian specialty dish that is typically prepared on festive events. It is made by boiling diced sweet potatoes, then baking them in a combination of unsalted butter, brown sugar, and various spices. This sweet delicacy is often served with turkey, baked ham, or similar festive foods. Alternatively, candied sweet potatoes are sometimes combined with pineapple pieces and sweet cherries.

Bajan Candied Sweet Potatoes

United States

Originally, Idaho russet potatoes used to be roasted by children who would bury them in hot coals. Today, they are a simple, classic, yet flavorful pleasure. Large and oval-shaped Idaho russet potatoes are baked in the oven with their skins intact until they develop a fluffy texture - a byproduct of their high starch content. Their skins get split open and are then topped with sweet butter, freshly ground salt and black pepper, a dollop of sour cream, chives, parsley, crumbled bacon, minced chiles, or tabasco sauce, but anything can be a topping if one's imaginative enough. It is usually served as a side dish or an accompaniment to a good steak. Regardless of the toppings, it should be noted that they must be baked without any foil wrappings as it will ruin their skins, turning them soggy during the process.

Baked Idaho Potatoes

Baked potato is a whole potato baked in the oven until the inside becomes soft and the skin turns crispy. The most commonly used potatoes for baking are russet potatoes, known for their high starch content, which results in a fluffy interior when baked. The potato is first cleaned thoroughly to remove any dirt. Some people prick the potato with a fork or knife to allow steam to escape during baking, which helps prevent it from bursting. The potato is then baked in the oven at a high temperature, usually around 400&deg;F (200&deg;C), for about an hour. The baking process creates a soft, fluffy interior and a crispy, flavorful skin. After baking, the potato is often split open and served with various toppings. Popular toppings include butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, bacon bits, and chives, but more elaborate options like chili, saut&eacute;ed vegetables, or pulled pork can also be used. This dish can be both a side and a main course, and in recent years it has become a popular street food option.

Baked potato

Australia

Batata mash is a type of potato mash made with a variety of sweet potato known as batata. The dish is typically made with boiled and mashed batatas that are combined with butter and unsweetened coconut into a creamy mash. Batata mash is often served as a side dish.

Batata Mash

Switzerland

Berner r&ouml;sti is a traditional variety of r&ouml;sti originating from Bern. This type of r&ouml;sti differs from the standard r&ouml;sti due to the addition of diced bacon, and the potatoes are coarsely grated. It's made with a combination of boiled potatoes, diced bacon, butter, and salt. The potatoes are coarsely grated, seasoned with salt, and mixed with diced bacon. The mixture is fried in butter over medium heat on both sides. In the end, the bottom of the r&ouml;sti should have a crispy crust. Once done, this r&ouml;sti is served hot with the crust side up.