Potato masala

Potato – 3

Onion – 1 (finely chopped)

Green chilli – 2 (finely chopped)

Ginger – a small piece (finely chopped)

Garlic pods – 2 (finely chopped)

Urad dal – 1 tsp

Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

Asafoetida powder – a pinch

Mustard seeds – ½ tsp

Curry leaves – a few

Coriander leaves – a few

Oil – 1 tbsp

Salt – As reqd.

1. Remove the skin of the potatoes and cut into cubes.

2. Cook the potatoes with enough water and smash it and keep aside.

3. Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds and urad dal.

4. Add asafoetida powder, onion, green chilli, ginger, garlic, curry leaves and sauté well till the onion becomes soft.

5. Then add turmeric powder, smashed potatoes, salt and mix well.

6. Simmer for 3 – 4 minutes.

7. Garnish with coriander leaves.

 Serve with chapathi / poori