Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes with Desi Tadka — Fusion Comfort Food

 If comfort food had a passport, this recipe would be a global citizen! 🥔

These Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes with Desi Tadka bring together creamy, buttery goodness with an irresistible Indian spice tempering a true fusion comfort dish that fits every table, from family dinners to festive feasts.

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🥔 Ingredients

• 4 large potatoes, boiled and mashed

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp cream or milk

• 1 tsp garlic paste

• Salt to taste

For Tadka:

• 1 tbsp ghee or oil

• 1 tsp mustard seeds

• 1 dry red chili

• 6–8 curry leaves

• ½ tsp cumin seeds

• Pinch of asafoetida (hing)

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🍳 Steps

1. Mash potatoes until smooth. Add butter, cream, garlic paste, and salt. Mix well.

2. In a small pan, heat ghee. Add mustard seeds, cumin, red chili, and curry leaves.

3. Pour tadka over mashed potatoes. Mix lightly and serve warm.

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💡 Tips & Variations

• Add chili flakes for heat.

• Use roasted garlic for deeper flavor.

• Replace butter with olive oil for vegan-friendly option.

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🔗 Internal Links

• Masala Green Bean Casserole

• 5 Quick Indian Fusion Side Dishes for Thanksgiving

• Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes with Desi Tadka (YouTube reel link)