On International Potato Day, Check Out These 7 Indian Dishes That Make Us Love This Veggie Even More

International Potato Day

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This Year’s Theme

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Best Indian Potato Dishes

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1. Samosa

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2. Aloo Tikki

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3. Vada Pav

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4. Bonda

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5. Chilli Potato

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6. Dum Aloo

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7. Aloo Paratha

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