Ekadashi-safe ingredients
- Boiled potatoes
- Ghee
- Cumin
- Green chili
- Fresh ginger
- Sendha namak
- Lemon
- Coriander
Method
- Peel and roughly break boiled potatoes.
- Warm ghee and add cumin, ginger, and green chili.
- Add potatoes and sendha namak, then toss gently.
- Cook until edges turn lightly crisp or soft, as preferred.
- Finish with lemon and coriander.
Tradition caveat
Potatoes are widely accepted in cooked Ekadashi meals, but strict fruit-only observers should skip this recipe.
Nutrition note
Aloo is comforting and filling; balance it with lighter foods if you are not used to a heavy vrat meal.
Serving note
Serve with curd, kuttu puri, rajgira roti, or sama rice only where those foods are accepted.
FAQs
Can I add turmeric?
Some homes allow it and some avoid powdered spices. Follow your family rule.
Can I use onion or garlic?
No. Onion and garlic are generally avoided in Ekadashi vrat cooking.