Nov 27, 2007

Masala Potatoes

Ingredients
15 baby potatoes scraped clean and washed
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp. each dhania powder and mango powder
3/4 tsp. sugar, sambhar or garam masala
salt to taste
1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
pinch asafoetida
1 tsp ginger and garlic grated
1-1 1/2 tbsp. oil
2 tbsp. curds
1 tsp mustard-cumin seeds
Method
1. Do not peel potatoes.
2. Once scrubbed clean under running water, clean with kitchen towel.
3. Make vertical slits (in a X shape) down the potato carefully.
4. Mix all the dry ingredients. Press mixture into the slits.
5. Pressure cook for 1 whistle only.
6. Heat oil in a kadai (pan), add mustard-cumin seeds, wait to splutter.
7. Add ginger-garlic and potatoes, curds, chopped coriander and any left over masala.
8. Cover and cook for 5 mins. or before the masala becomes too dry.
9. Serve hot with naan or bread or chappati

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