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    Fried Potatoes and Onions Persian Style (Do Piazeh Aloo)

    Published: Nov 11, 2020 by Shadi HasanzadeNemati · This post may contain affiliate links .

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    An easy recipe for fried potatoes and onions with a Persian twist. Do piazeh aloo is an Iranian vegan dish that you can make in no time with just a few ingredients. It's packed with so much flavor thanks to turmeric and spices. 

    This classic Persian recipe is vegan and easy to make. Fried potatoes and onions aka do piazeh aloo is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

    While Persian recipes might seem to be challenging and calling for specific techniques and ingredients, It's important to know there are so many easy Persian recipes on this blog that you can make with ingredients you have at home. Some easy recipes are potato patties, kotlet and one pot tomato rice. Today I'm going to show you how to make do piazeh aloo, a Persian potatoes and onions recipe that's ready in no time and is super easy to make. 

    Fried potatoes and onion aka do piazeh aloo

    In Iran this dish is called Do Piazeh Aloo and it's originally from Shiraz, a beautiful city in southwest of Iran. In Shirazi dialect potatoes are called "aloo" (like it's called in Indian!). Do piazeh aloo literally means "two onions potato". So basically, the recipe is right there in the name! For every two onions, you'll need one potato. 

    This is a vegan potato recipe that's also naturally gluten free. It's very simple yet so delicious and everyone in our family loves it. Persian style fried potatoes and onions is one of those dishes that you make when you don't know what to do for dinner, it just hits the spot.  

    A plate of fried potatoes and onions made Persian style.

    The ingredients

    Onion - I suggest using yellow onion for this recipe. Chop the onion finely for this recipe. 

    Potatoes - Russet potatoes or yukon gold potatoes work best for this recipe. They should be diced finely as well. 

    Oil - Traditionally this recipe is made with vegetable or sunflower oil, however, I've made it with olive oil and the results are just as good. 

    Tomato paste - To add a little color, flavor and depth, we use tomato paste. Make sure you're not using too much tomato paste otherwise the flavor would be too overpowering. 

    Spices - Like many other Persian recipes, this dish also has mild flavors. The spices we use to make fried potatoes and onions are salt, pepper and turmeric. If you like it spicy, add ¼ to ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper. 

    How to make fried potatoes and onions

    Prepare the onions and potatoes

    Cut the onions in half, dice them finely and set aside. Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into ½ inch pieces. 

    Cook the potatoes

    Bring a pot of water to boil and cook the potatoes in boiling water for about 5-10 minutes until they're almost completely cooked. Once cooked, drain the potatoes. 

    Fry the onions

    Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Fry the onions until golden brown and fragrant. 

    Mix in the spices and potatoes

    Add in the tomato paste and the spices. Add the potatoes to the onions and give it a nice stir. Cook for another 5 minutes and then serve. 

    • Fry the onions until golden brown.
    • Add in the spices and tomato paste. Mix to combine.
    • Add in the potatoes and stir well.

    Can I add the potatoes to the onions without cooking them?

    Another approach to make do piazeh aloo is to add the potatoes directly to the onions without cooking them first. This could work as well but the onion might turn brown and lose its flavor since it takes longer for the potatoes to cook. 

    If adding uncooked potatoes to the onions: To make sure the potatoes cook completely, after adding the tomato paste and spices, add ¾ cup water to the pan. Cover and cook on medium for about 10 to 15 minutes until the potatoes are fully cooked. 

    Serving suggestions

    This is a simple dish that you can serve on its own or with some bread such as barbari. Other delicious side dishes for this dish are salad shirazi (Persian cucumber tomato salad) and mast o khiar (Persian yogurt and cucumber) or a simple chopped salad. 

    Top fried potatoes and onions with green onions or parsley for more flavor.

    Fried Potatoes and Onions Persian Style (Do Piazeh Aloo)

    Shadi HasanzadeNemati
    An easy recipe for fried potatoes and onions with a Persian twist. Do piazeh aloo is an Iranian vegan dish that you can make in no time with just a few ingredients. It's packed with so much flavor thanks to turmeric and spices. 
    4 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Persian
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 390 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 russet potatoes washed and peeled
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 4 yellow onions chopped finely
    • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Bring a pot of water to boil. Cut the potatoes into ½ inch chunks and add them to the boiling water. Cook for 5-10 minutes until they're almost cooked. Drain and set aside.
    • Meanwhile, Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
    • Sauté onion in olive oil until golden brown.
    • Add in the tomato paste and spices. Mix to combine. Add in the potatoes and stir well.
    • Cook for another 5 to 8 minutes.
    • Serve warm.

    Notes

    You can serve fried potatoes and onion with bread such as barbari. This dish would also go well with cold side dishes like salad shirazi (Persian cucumber tomato salad) and mast o khiar (Persian yogurt and cucumber). 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 665mgPotassium: 1291mgFiber: 7gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 122IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 3mg
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