Potato Masala

Preperation time : 10 minutes

Cooking time : 25 minutes

Number of serves : 4

Ingredients :

1. Potato - 4 (medium sized)

2. Onions - 3 (chopped)

3. Tomatoes - 2 (chopped)

4. Green chillies - 4 (chopped)

5. Ginger - 1 teaspoon (finely chopped)

6. Garlic - 1 teaspoon (finely chopped)

7. Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon

8. Split urad dal - 1 teaspoon

9. Chana dal - 1 teaspoon

10. Curry leaves - 1 sprig

11. Oil - 2 tablespoon (for seasoning)

12. Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon

13. Salt - to taste

Procedure :

1. Pressure cook potatoes in water till soft. Drain water cool. Remove the skin, mash and keep aside.

2. Heat a shallow pan/kadai and add oil. When hot, add mustard seeds and wait till they crackle.

3. Add curry leaves, split urad dal, chana dal chopped ginger, garlic and green chillies. When all the ingredients start giving out their aroma, add onions. Keep stirring till onions become brown.

4. Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder and sauté till tomatoes become soft.

5. Sprinkle about half a cup of water and cover the pan with a lid.

6. When water starts to boil, add mashed potatoes and salt. Mix thoroughly and once again cover with the lid.

7. When mashed potatoes blend with the onion tomato mixture, remove from fire. Garnish with curry leaves and serve as a side dish for dosas and pooris.