SIMPLE POTATO PODIMAS / EASY URULAIKIZHANGU PODIMAS

Here is a simple Potato side dish which needs minimum ingredients and can be prepared in a jiffy with absolutely no fuss....

And mind you...it is a healthy ,low fat dish too!

Though there are many Potato curries ,this one is  my all time favorite...

INGREDIENTS

• POTATOES-1/2 Kg
• GREEN CHILLY- 3 - 4
• GRATED COCONUT -1/2 Cup
• MUSTARD SEEDS -1/4 Tsp
• URAD DHAL -1 Tsp
• OIL -3 Tsps
• CURRY LEAVES -Few
• SALT TO TASTE

METHOD

• Wash and clean the potatoes.Cut into halves or quarters depending on their size.
• Pressure cook till just done.
• Drain.
• Peel the potatoes and crumble them coarsely.
• Heat the oil in a pan.
• Fry the mustard seeds and urad dhal.
• Saute the chopped green chillies.
• Now add the crumbled potatoes  and salt to taste.
• Stir well and cook for a few minutes.
• Add the grated coconut .Stir well.
• Add the curry leaves and garnish the dish.
• Serve hot with hot rice,sambar,rasam or curd rice.

#  If you wish,you can season the dish with a broad pinch of asafoetida or a teaspoon of lime juice.