Aloo ko Achar (Nepali Sesame Potato Salad)
Warm boiled potatoes in a nutty toasted sesame, lime and chilli dressing, a lively cold-or-warm Nepali side.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.55 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 290kcal
- 50.2gcarbs
- 11.5gof which sugars
- 6.7gfat
- 1.4gsaturates
- 8gprotein
- 9.4gfibre
- 1.6gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Boil the potatoes whole in salted water for 15 to 18 minutes until a knife slides in easily. Drain and leave until just cool enough to handle.
16 min 40 s - 2
Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan over a medium heat for 2 minutes until golden and fragrant, then crush about two thirds of them with a pestle and mortar or the back of a spoon.
2 min - 3
Peel the potatoes if you like and cut into bite sized chunks.
- 4
Heat the oil in a small pan. Add the cumin and fenugreek seeds for 15 seconds, then take off the heat and stir in the turmeric and chilli powder.
- 5
Tip the potatoes into a bowl with the spiced oil, crushed and whole sesame seeds, Sichuan pepper, green chilli, lime juice, red onion, spring onions and salt. Toss gently, keeping the potato chunky.
- 6
Add the coriander and serve warm or at room temperature.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
