Potato Masala

Potato Masala

Ingredients

3
large potatoes (boiled and lightly mashed)
3/4 tsp
mustard seeds
1/2 tsp
cumin seeds
pinch
asafoetida
1 sprig
curry leaves
1 tsp
ginger, finely chopped
2
green chilies, chopped (or to taste)
1
onion, sliced
1/4 tsp
red chili powder (optional)
1/2 tsp
turmeric powder
1/4 c
water (as required)
1-2 tsp
lemon juice (or to taste)
1-2 tbsp
coriander leaves, chopped
to taste
salt
oil (as required)

Directions

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, let it splutter. Add cumin seeds and sauté for few seconds. Add asafoetida, curry leaves, ginger and green chilies. Sauté for few seconds. Add sliced onion and sauté until it turns translucent. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder and salt to taste. Sauté for few seconds. Add water and mashed potato, mix well. Add lemon juice and coriander leaves. Add more salt if required, mix well and cook for a minute or two.

Yield: 4 Servings
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Category: Side Dish
Contributor: Nalini Bangelore