Aloo Pitika Recipe | Authentic Assamese Mashed Potato Dish

Ingredients

• 2 large Yukon Gold potatoes
• 1 tablespoon mustard oil (cold-pressed, for authentic flavor)
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 2 green chilies, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black salt (kala namak)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon ginger, finely grated
• 1 tablespoon scallions, thinly sliced (green part only)
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for depth)