If you’re from Jaipur—or have ever had the joy of visiting—you’ve likely tasted this comforting, soul-satisfying sabzi that brings together baby potatoes and pearl onions in a rich, slow-simmered tomato-onion gravy. Aloo-Pyaaz ki Sabzi is a traditional Rajasthani favorite, especially in Jaipur households, where it’s often made on special occasions, weddings, or festive family lunches.

WATCH HOW TO MAKE JAIPURI ALOO PYAAZ KI SABZI:

This dish holds a special place in my heart because it’s a cherished recipe from my hometown of Jaipur. Traditionally, this sabzi is slow-cooked, layered with deep flavors, and takes its sweet time on the stovetop to reach that melt-in-your-mouth perfection.

But this version? It’s my mom’s smart shortcut—the one she would use when we were craving that taste but didn’t have hours to spare. Instead of deep frying, the baby potatoes and shallots are boiled and air-fried, keeping the flavor intact but saving time and oil. The base is still that delicious medley of boiled onion paste, tomatoes, yogurt, and warming Indian spices—but it comes together in under an hour and tastes like it’s been cooking all afternoon.

Whether you serve it as part of a festive thali or as the main star with puris or missi rotis, this Aloo Pyaaz ki Sabzi is hearty, nostalgic, and full of soul—with just a touch of modern ease.

If you like this, please try my other recipes:

• Nargisi Kofta In Cashew Kewra Gravy
• Hariyali Paneer Makhani
• Thai Mixed Vegetables
• Dal Makhani (Instant Pot or Stovetop)

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Jaipuri Aloo Pyaaz Ki Sabzi

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

 

Jaipuri Aloo Pyaaz ki Sabzi - a comforting, soul-satisfying sabzi that brings together baby potatoes and pearl onions in a rich, slow-simmered tomato-onion gravy. It's a traditional Rajasthani favorite, especially in Jaipur households, where it’s often made on special occasions, weddings, or festive family lunches.

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: traditional

Custom Category: Dinner, Indian Main Course, Lunch, Main Course, Traditional

Servings: 8

Calories: 319 kcal

Author: Nidhi Bothra

Ingredients

• 20 baby potatoes , boiled and air-fried (or deep-fried)
• 20-25 baby shallots (onions) , air-fried whole (or deep-fried)
• 3 medium onions , boiled and roughly ground to a paste
• 4 medium tomatoes , ground into a paste
• 2 tbsp ginger garlic green chili paste
• 1/2 cup yogurt , whisked smooth
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup water , only if needed to adjust consistency
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 bay leaves
• 1 small cinnamon sticks
• 2 cloves
• 1 black cardamom
• 2 green cardamoms
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 1/2 tsp red chili powder , adjust to taste
• 3 - 3 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 2 tsp kasoori methi , crushed
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• salt , to taste

Instructions

1. Heat oil and ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan or kadai.

2. Add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, black cardamom, and green cardamoms. Sauté on medium heat until aromatic.

3. Add the ginger-green chili-garlic paste. Cook for 2–3 minutes on medium-low heat until the raw smell disappears.

4. Stir in the roughly ground boiled onion paste. Cook on medium to low heat for 7–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent and softened.

5. Add the tomato paste along with turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, and kasuri methi. Mix well, cover, and let it cook for 8–10 minutes, or until the oil starts to separate from the masala.

6. Lower the heat. Slowly stir in the whisked yogurt, stirring continuously to prevent curdling.

7. Once it comes to a boil, cover and cook on low heat for another 4–5 minutes until the yogurt is well incorporated.

8. Then gently mix in the air-fried baby potatoes and whole shallots.

9. Add milk and a splash of water if needed to loosen the gravy.

10. Sprinkle in garam masala and salt. Cover and simmer for 7–8 minutes to let all the flavors come together. Your Aloo Pyaaz Ki Sabzi is ready!

11. Serve hot with missi roti, parathas, or puris. Pair with cooling raita, a crisp salad, and something sweet on the side for a perfect thali experience.

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Nutrition Facts

Jaipuri Aloo Pyaaz Ki Sabzi

Amount Per Serving

Calories 319 Calories from Fat 72

% Daily Value*

Fat 8g12%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Trans Fat 0.03g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 3g

Cholesterol 12mg4%

Sodium 45mg2%

Potassium 1407mg40%

Carbohydrates 56g19%

Fiber 8g33%

Sugar 7g8%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 657IU13%

Vitamin C 65mg79%

Calcium 103mg10%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.