Potato Masala

Ingredients:

• Potato –4 (medium size)
• Tomato-1 medium
• Ginger-1 inch
• Garlic- 2
• Onion – 1 medium
• Green chiles – 3 to 4(depends on how spicy u like)
• Turmeric powder – 1/2 tbsp
• Mustards seeds
• Roasted channa dal and Urad dal – 1 tbsp (both)
• Curry leaves – 1string
• Coriander leaves chopped for garnish
• Oil -2 tbsp
•  Salt – As required

Method:

1. Wash the potatoes to remove any dirt on its surface. Cut each potato in equal half.
2. Take a pressure cooker; put the cut potatoes and 2 cups of water and ¼ tbsp salt into it.
3.  Cook for 1 or 2 whistle and drain the water. Peel the potatoes skin and mashy it nicely and keep it aside. Chop onion, tomato, green chili, garlic and Ginger
4. In a pan add Oil. When the oil is hot, add Mustard,roasted channa dal and Urad dal. When mustard crackles add Green Chili, Curry Leaves. Add the chopped Ginger, Onion, turmeric and fry till becomes translucent. Add tomatoes and cook till it mashy.
5. Add the mashed potato, salt and mix well and Toss for 5min.
6. Now add required water and stir continuously. Simmer it for 5 to10 mins. This depending on the consistency of the curry you required .Switch off the flame.
7. Finally Garnish with Coriander leaves.Serve Hot.

Goes well with: Poori, Chapathi, dosa etc...

Notes:

Add required water don’t make it watery or too thick.