Ahlu Hin (Potato Curry)

Ahlu Hin (Potato Curry) is a traditional Myanmar (from Burma) recipe for a classic curry of potatoes in a spiced base flavoured with fish sauce and curry powder. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Myanmar version of: Potato Curry (Ah Mè Thar Hin).

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

35 minutes

Total Time:

55 minutes

Serves:

Rating:

Tags : Curry Vegetarian Recipes Spice Recipes Vegetable Recipes Myanmar Recipes

Ingredients:

1kg small potatoes
2 tbsp fish sauce
8 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tsp salt (or to taste)
1 tsp ground turmeric
2 tsp curry powder
2 tsp hot chilli powder
4 onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed

Method:

Peel and wash the potatoes.

Heat the oil in a large pot, add the onion, garlic, chilli powder and ground turmeric and fry for about 4 minutes, or until the onions are soft and the spices are fragrant.

Add the potatoes, then stir in the fish sauce, salt and 1l water.

Bring the mixture to a boil and cook, covered, for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

When the potatoes are cooked, sprinkle over the curry powder. Take the curry off the heat, turn into a warmed bowl and serve.