417: Potato Masala/ Poori Bhaji

 Poori Potato Bhaji is a classic south Indian Breakfast combo. This masala is nothing but mashed potato with Indian tadka. This potato masala is one of the easiest masalas that can be made.

Ingredients:

Big Potatoes             -         3 nos.

Turmeric Powder                ¼ Tsp.

Green Chilies                       3 no.

Grated Ginger                     1 Tbsp.

Ground Chutney dal             1 Tbsp. (Pottukadalai)

Water                                  1½  Cups

Salt                                     To Taste

For Seasoning

Oil                                       1 Tsp.
Mustard seeds                  ½ Tsp

Cumin seed                         1/2 Tsp

Fennel seeds                      ½ Tsp.

Curry leaves                        few

Asafetida                             a pinch

For Garnishing

 Chopped Coriander leaves         1 Tbsp.

  

Method

• Boil the potatoes in a cooker. Once cooked remove from heat  and  peel off the skin. Mash it using potato masher or spatula.
• Chop the chilies, curry leaves finely.
• Heat oil in a pan, add all above seasonings and allow to splutter.
• Add the chopped chilies, curry leaves, grated ginger. Sauté well.
• Add the mashed potato and turmeric powder and sauté for a minute.
• Now add the water, chutney dhal powder and salt. Mix well till it blends with the masala.
• Let it boil for 7 minutes in a medium flame.
• Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and transfer to serving bowl.
• Serve hot with Poori.