Top 41 Asian Potato Dishes

Vada pav is one of Mumbai's favorite sandwiches, its name referring to the key ingredients: vada, or spicy mashed potatoes that are deep-fried in chickpea batter, and pav, or white bread rolls. This iconic street food is said to have originated from a street vendor named Ashok Vaidya, who worked near the Dadar train station in the 1960s and 1970s. He thought of a way to satiate the hungry workers, and concluded that the ideal dish should be portable, affordable, and easy to prepare. Ashok made vada pav, and its popularity skyrocketed, especially after the Shiv Sena, a Marathi-Hindu nationalist political party, started to promote the sandwich as an ideal working class snack. Today, the sandwich is sold throughout Mumbai, both on street stands and in elegant restaurants, ideally accompanied by a hot red chutney with coconut, peanuts, garlic, tamarind, and chiles.Expand

Aloo gosht, from the words aloo and gosht meaning potatoes and meat respectively, is a traditional stew based on meat and potatoes. Lamb, mutton, or beef are the usual types of meat used in the preparation of this rich curry, but chicken can also be used. The dish is made with chunks of meat and potatoes that are cooked long and slow with a mixture of garlic, ginger, tomatoes, onions, and various spices such as coriander, cinnamon, red chili powder, turmeric, and black pepper. The method of preparation results in tender meat and potatoes contained in a flavor-packed broth, which is typically finished off with a handful of freshly chopped coriander leaves. The dish is traditionally accompanied by roti, naan, or rice on the side. Aloo gosht can have a thick or soupy consistency, depending on personal preferences, and it can also contain yogurt, if wanted. This traditional curry is widely consumed throughout the Indian subcontinent, particularly in Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan.Expand

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.Expand

The crispy daigaku imo are Japanese deep-fried potatoes coated with a sweet sugar glaze. Glossy and crispy from the outside, the potato chunks stay juicy, tender, and soft on the inside. Since the name of this affordable treat translates to university potatoes, it is believed they first appeared among the student population in the early 1900s, and they are still prepared and sold at numerous student fairs. Prior to serving, they are traditionally sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds and enjoyed as a nutritious snack.Expand

Batata harra is a spicy Lebanese vegetable dish made by frying potatoes, garlic, chili, and coriander in olive oil. The dish is traditionally served in a flatbread as an appetizer, and it is often accompanied by tahini sauce or a salad on the side. Due to the crispy texture of spiced potatoes, batata harra is sometimes used as a filling for sandwiches.Expand

In Türkiye, this staple street food item is prepared with a whole baked potato that is cut through the middle and comes filled with a combination of puréed potatoes, butter, and kaşar cheese. The potatoes are usually large in size, baked with their skin intact, while the toppings may include mayonnaise or ketchup and anything from fresh or pickled vegetables to salads and sausages. Kumpir can be found at kiosks and food stands, and it is a quick, nutritious street food option that comes at a fairly low price.Expand

Batata vada is a popular vegetarian street food item that was invented in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is a potato fritter made with a combination of mashed potatoes and spices that is shaped into a ball, dipped in chickpea batter called besan, then deep-fried. The dish is typically served with a chutney consisting of shredded coconut, tamarind, and garlic. Batata vada is also a part of a popular Indian sandwich called vada pav, consisting of batata vada and chutney, served on soft buns called pav. Vada pav sandwich is the most popular way of consuming batata vada, sold at numerous food stalls throughout Mumbai.Expand

Gamjajeon is a type of Korean pancake prepared with grated or puréed potatoes, while some varieties may include scallions, chives, carrots, or onions. The pancakes are usually small and round and should be pan-fried until perfectly crispy on the outside. They make for an excellent snack, side dish, or an appetizer, as well as a light main course. Gamjajeon are usually served with choganjang dipping sauce that combines soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and water, or optionally gochujang chili paste, chili flakes, and sesame seeds.Expand

Aloo tikki is a flavorful snack that is popular in North India and Pakistan. It consists of potatoes (aloo) and onions made into croquettes (tikki), which are then flavored with various spices and deep-fried. The croquettes are a staple of every chaat stall in Mumbai and North India. Aloo tikki is often garnished with onion, chutney, coriander, or hot chiles, and it is usually served with yogurt or chickpeas. In Mumbai, the snack is often topped with spicy curries. Although aloo tikki is mostly consumed in North India and Pakistan, it is also gaining popularity in the United Kingdom, especially in the East Midlands area.Expand

Ragda pattice is a flavorful and popular street food of Mumbai, consisting of two parts: ragda, which is a dried yellow pea stew, and pattice, referring to a fried mashed potato patty. It is typically served with various chutneys, then topped with papadi and sev. Ragda pattice is usually garnished with finely chopped coriander leaves and onions on top. Although not much is known about the origin or the inventor of the dish, ragda pattice remains one of the most popular chaats of Mumbai beaches, sold by numerous street food vendors.Expand