Potato Masala (Potato Paliya)

Potato Masala (Potato Paliya)

Recipe By : Dakshin by Chandra Padmanabhan

4 Preparation Time :

Categories : Indian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --

1 Lb Potatoes

2 Green Chiles -- Finely Chopped

1 Long

Chopped 2 Med Onions -- Finely Chopped

2 Tomatoes -- Finely Chopped,(Opt)

Salt -- To Taste

1/2 Tsp Ground Turmeric

1 C Water

1/2 C Green Peas -- Boiled, (Opt)

1 Sm Bunch Of Coriander -- Finely Chopped

--For Tempering--

1 Tbsp Oil

1 Tsp Brown Mustard Seeds

1 Tsp Cumin Seeds

1 Tsp Black Gram Dal (Washed Urad Dal) -- Picked Over

& Rinsed

1 Tsp Bengal Gram Dal (Channa Dal) -- Picked Over &

Rinsed 1 Red Chili Pepper -- Halved

1/2 Tsp Asafoetida Powder

A Few Curry Leaves

Boil the potatoes in their jackets until cooked. Peel, mash and set

aside.

TEMPERING: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy saucepan. Add the mustard

seeds, cumin seeds, black gram dal, Bengal gram dal, halved red chili,

asafoetida powder, and a few curry leaves.

When the mustard seeds splutter, add the finely chopped green chilies,

ginger, onion and tomatoes (if used). Saute for 2-3 minutes.

Add the salt to taste, ground turmeric, and 1 cup water. Cover the pan

with a lid. Simmer for about 5 minutes, until the onions are well

cooked. Add the mashed potatoes and boiled peas (if used). Cook for another 2 minutes, until thoroughly blended.

Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot with Masala

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