Tuesday, March 8, 2011

POTATO CURRY RECIPE | URULAI KIZHANGU CURRY

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 My mom makes this delicious Potato curry and used to enjoy this with hot rice and Rasam. Now whenever i see my kids relish the potato curry with Rasam rice , my memories go back to my childhood days.
Here comes the recipe for simple Potato curry. Check out my jeera aloo recipe and potato pottalam. 

Potato curry recipe

  Preparation Time : 15 mins | Cooking Time : 20 Mins |Serves: 4-5

     Potato (boiled)   5
     Onion   1
     Coriander leaves   handful (finely chopped)
     Sambar powder   2-3 tsp
     Turmeric powder   1/4 tsp
     Salt    to taste
     Mustard seeds  1/4 tsp
     Cumin seeds | jeera  1/4 tsp
     Oil   1 tblsp
     



Potato curry

METHOD:
  • Wash the potatoes and cook them  in a pressure cooker till 2-3 whistles.
  • Do not overcook.
  • Allow it to cool ,when it is done.
  • Cut them into cubes and keep it aside.
  • My mom keeps it in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  • In a pan add the oil and throw in the mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
  • Add the finely chopped onions and coriander leaves.
  • Add the potatoes, sambar powder, turmeric powder ,salt and asafoetida.
  • Mix nicely and do it gently.
  • Take care not to mash the potatoes.
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  • Keep it in a low flame and mix gently in between, till the masala mixes well with the potatoes and it turns into golden brown colour.
  • When it is done transfer to a serving bowl.
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Notes:
  1. Sambar powder can be replaced with 1 and 1/2 tsp of red chili powder and 1/2 tsp of  coriander powder.
  2. This potato curry goes well with pooris and rotis too.