ALOO MASALA

Potato/ Aloo masala is a very popular dish in South India. It is best served with dosas as masala dosa or with pooris. Sambar and coconut chutney are the usual accompaniments.

Ingredients

3 potatoes boiled and skin removed
4 tbsp oil
½ tsp mustard seeds
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp chana dal
8 to 10 curry leaves
2 whole red chillies
1 onion sliced
½ tsp cumin powder
½ tsp fennel powder
½ tsp turmeric powder
½ tsp red chilli powder
½ tsp salt
2 tbsp coriander leaves
½ cup water

Method

Heat oil in a pan; add mustard seeds and allow it to sputter. Then add onions, cumin seeds, chana dal, curry leaves and red chillies. Saute for few minutes. Then add all the powders and salt and mix well. When the masala are cooked, add the coarsely mashed potatoes and coriander leaves. Mix well and cook for a minute. Finally add water and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat, close a lid and cook for 5 minutes. Serve hot with pooris.