SPICY BABY POTATO FRY

Potatoes are a favorite of all ages,seasons and palates...

Do try out this spicy baby potato fry that can be made in a jiffy...

INGREDIENTS

• BABY POTATOES -1/2 KILOS
• OIL FOR DEEP FRYING
• RED CHILLY POWDER -TO TASTE
• AMCHOOR POWDER (dry mango powder) -A BROAD PINCH
• SALT TO TASTE

METHOD

• Wash and clean the baby potatoes.
• Pressure cook them for just 1 whistle in salted water.
• Remove from the cooker and peel them.
• Heat the oil in a pan .
• Deep fry the potatoes till golden color.
• Drain.
• Place them in a bowl.
• Add salt to taste,chilly powder to taste and Amchoor powder.
• Toss well till the potatoes are coated well.
• This is a great starter,snack or a side dish that is a perfect accompaniment for chappatis, pulavs, sambar ,rasam and curd rice too.

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.

ALOO METHI CURRY

Here is a simple ,tasty and healthy Aloo Methi curry....the ultimate comfort food to be had with soft phulkas....

INGREDIENTS

• POTATOES-3
• METHI LEAVES- 2 to 3 CUPS
• CUMIN SEEDS-1/2 TEASPOON
• ONION-1
• TOMATO-1
• GARAM MASALA POWDER-1/2 TEASPOON
• CHILLY POWDER-1 TEASPOON
• TURMERIC POWER-1/4 TEASPOON
• OIL-1/4 CUP
• SALT TO TASTE

METHOD

• Chop the onion and tomato.
• Peel and cube the potatoes.
• Boil them till done.Drain.
• Heat the oil in a pan.
• Fry the cumin seeds.
• Add the onions and tomatoes .Fry till soft.
• Now add the methi leaves and potatoes.
• Add the turmeric,salt,chilli powder and garam masala powder.
• Stir fry till the leaves are soft and have shrunk in size.
• Remove from heat .
• Serve hot with rotis /phulkas or any Indian bread of your choice.

KADAPPA / POTATO CURRY/ KUMBAKONAM KADAPPA

"Kadappa "is a simple and flavorful side dish  made with onions , potatoes ,coconut and spices...

It is a versatile dish and is a perfect ,low fat,accompaniment to idlis, dosas, chappathis ,puris etc.

This dish is a speciality of  Thanjavur and Kumbakonam areas...

It is not easily available in regular restaurants  but I heard some Messes do serve it.

Any one who tries it for the first time is intrigued by its taste and flavor..

"Is it Korma?" asks someone...

"No it is more like a masala "said another...

"It is a bit like Malabar Stew" commented one...

"No. It is more like Kootu with a dash of masala" declared another....

I say "It is a bit of all"

And all agree but say  "It is different and yummy too!"



INGREDIENTS

•  POTATO-1/4 KG
• ONION- 3
• OIL -2 TEASPOONS
• SALT TO TASTE
• CURRY LEAVES FOR GARNISHING- FEW

FOR  SEASONING

• CLOVES-4
• ELAICHI-4
• BAY LEAVES-FEW
• CINNAMON-2 BITS
• GREEN CHILLY-1

GRIND TOGETHER

• GARLIC- 4-6 CLOVES
• GREEN CHILLIES-2
• ROASTED GRAM-1 TABLESPOON
• GRATED COCONUT-2 TABLESOPPNS
• SAUNF (FENNEL SEEDS)-1/2 to 1  TEASPOON

METHOD

• Grind together the garlic,coconut,chillies,roasted gram and saunf to a fine paste with enough water.
• Boil ,peel and chop the potatoes.
• Chop the onions.

• Heat a heavy bottomed pan .Add the oil and fry the seasonings.
• Add the chopped chilly,onions and potatoes .
• Cook well for a few minutes .
• Now add the salt  to taste.

• Add the ground masala and enough water and boil well.
• Simmer over low heat for a few minutes and remove from heat.

• Garnish with curry leaves .
• Serve hot with hot idlis, dosas ,puris or chappatis.

ALOO MUTTER /POTATO AND PEAS CURRY

Here is a tasty,healthy and wholesome veggie side dish that can be prepared almost effortlessly...

INGREDIENTS

• POTATOES (cubed)-2 CUPS
• GREEN PEAS (shelled)-2 CUPS
• TOMATOES-4
• ONIONS-2
• GREEN CHILLY-2
• CUMIN SEEDS-1/2 TEASPOON
• CUMIN POWDER-1 TEASPOON
• DHANIA POWDER-1 TEASPOON
• CHILLY POWDER-1 TEASPOON
• TURMERIC POWDER-1/4 TEASPOON
• GARAM MASALA POWDER-1/2 TEASPOON
• OIL-3 TEASPOONS
• SALT TO TASTE
• CORIANDER LEAVES -FEW

METHOD

• Chop the tomatoes and onions finely.
• Pressure cook potatoes and peas with a little salt till just done.
• Heat the oil in a pan.
• Fry the cumin seeds.
• Add the slit chillies,chopped onions and tomatoes and fry till soft.Add the salt.
• Now add the powders,salt and cooked vegetables and simmer with enough water for 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat .
• Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Serve hot with rotis or rice.

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POTATA BONDA

INGREDIENTS

• Boiled and mashed potatoes- 2 cups
• Chopped onions-1 cup
• Turmeric powder-little
• Green chillies -3
• Cashew nuts -few
• Green peas - 1 teaspoon (optional)

FOR TEMPERING

• Mustard seeds-1/4 teaspoon
• Urad dhal-1/2 teaspoon
• Channa dhal-1/2 teaspoon
• Asafotida powder- a pinch

 Salt to taste

Curry leaves and coriander leaves - few

FOR THE COATING BATTER

• Gram flour- 1 cup
• Rice flour -1 tablespoon
• Soda bicarbonate -few pinches
• salt and chilli powder to taste

Oil for frying

METHOD

• Mix the flours ,salt,chilli powder , and soda bicarbonate well.
• Add water and mix to a fairly thick batter of coating consistency.
• Keep aside.

• Now,heat little oil in a pan.
• Fry the mustard seeds,urad and channa dhals.
• Now add chopped green chillies and chopped onions .fry well.
• Add the mashed potatoes,salt ,asafoetida and turmeric powder.
• Cook well.
• Add broken cashews and boiled peas if desired.
• Add chopped curry leaves and coriander leaves. Mix well.

Remove from heat.

• Make small balls of the potato mixture.
• Heat oil in a frying pan.
• Dip the potato balls in the batter. Fry in hot oil till it is cooked uniformly to a golden brown.
• Drain.
• Serve hot with coconut chutney or mint chutney.

POTATO CAPSICUM CURRY

Here is a tasty and healthy side dish loaded with

 the goodness of capsicums and the richness of potatoes...





INGREDIENTS

CAPSICUMS -3
POTATOES -2
TOMATOES -3
ONIONS -2
GREEN CHILLIES-  4-5
CUMINSEEDS -1/2 TEASPOON
TURMERIC POWDER-1/4 TEASPOON
GARAM MASALA POWDER -1/2 TEASPOON
OIL -2 TABLESPOONS
SALT TO TASTE

METHOD

• Cut the capsicums ,peeled potatoes and tomatoes into finger sized strips/pieces.
• Chop the onions and green chillies.
• Heat the oil in a heavy pan.
• Fry the cumin seeds.
• Then fry the chillies .Now add the onions and fry till they are transparent.
• Add the salt ,turmeric powder,capsicums and tomatoes and fry well.
• Now add the boiled potatoes and cook till the fluids are almost absorbed.
• Add the garam masala powder .simmer for a few minutes.
• Remove from the heat and garnish with coriander leaves.

Serve hot with rice and rotis

POTATO MASALA or URULAIKIZHANGU MASALA

Urulaikkizhangu Masala or Potato Masala is a perfect side dish for puris and a great filling for the famous South Indian Masala Dosa.

INGREDIENTS

POTATOES- 1/4 KG

ONIONS (CHOPPED) -1 CUP

TOMATO (CHOPPED)-1/2 CUP

GREEN CHILLIES -4

TURMERIC POWDER_1/4 TEASPOON

MUSTARD SEEDS - 1/4 TEASPOON

URAD DHAL - 1/2 TEASPOON

CHANNA DHAL -1/2 TEASPOON

OIL -TABLESPOONS

CURRY LEAVES - FEW

CORIANDER LEAVES -FEW

SALT TO TASTE

LIME JUICE -1 TEASPOON

METHOD

• Heat oil in a heavy pan. Fry the mustard seeds,urad dhal and channa dhal.
• Add the chopped green chillies,curry leaves and onions and fry till the onions are translucent.
• Add the chopped tomatoes and cook till they are soft.
• Add the mashed potatoes and turmeric powder and little water and cook for a few minutes.
• Remove from heat and add the lime juice.Stir well.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with puris.

FRENCH FRIES (HOME STYLE)

        WHO WILL SAY NO TO THIS IRRESISTIBLE POTATO SNACK   ?????


     INGREDIENTS

   Potatoes( cut into 1/2 inch thick strips) -4

Oil for deep frying

Salt to taste

White pepper powder to taste (Optional)

  

METHOD

• Cut the potatoes into strips of about 1/2-inch thickness and width
• Soak potatoes in ice cold water for 1 hour at room temperature.
•  Drain well; pat dry with paper towels.Or spread under a fan on a towel and dry them.
• Heat oil in deep  pan .
• Sprinkle the potato strips widely ; fry in hot oil for about 4 minutes, or until golden brown and tender.
• Drain the homemade french fries on paper towels then keep warm in the oven while frying remaining batches.
• Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. 
• Toss well.
• Serve hot with tomato ketchup or sauce.

This is a great starter or a fantastic Any Time Snack!!!

SIMPLE SPICY POTATO CURRY

INGREDIENTS

POTATOES         -3
ONIONS              -2
TOMATOES        -3
GARLIC               -3 FLAKES
CUMIN SEEDS    - 1/4 TEASPOON
CHILLI  POWDER-1 TEASPOON
GARAM  MASALA
POWDER              -1 TEASPOON
OIL                        -4 TEASPOONS
SALT TO TASTE
CORIANDER LEAVES FOR GARNISHING

METHOD

1.PEEL AND CUBE POTATOES.
2.CUBE ONIONS AND TOMATOES.
3.HEAT OIL IN A  PAN.
4.FRY THE GARLIC,ONIONS AND TOMATOES TILL THE TOMATOES ARE SOFT.
5.PUREE IN A MIXER.
6. ADD SOME OIL TO A PRESSURE PAN.HEAT.
7.SPLUTTER THE CUMIN SEEDS AND SHALLOW FRY THE POTATOES.
8.ADD THE GROUND MIXTURE.ADD CHILLI POWDER,SALT AND GARAM MASALA POWDER.PRESSURE COOK TILL THE POTATOES ATE WELL COOKED.
9.OPEN THE PAN. ADD LITTLE WATER ( IF NEED BE) AND SIMMER FOR A MINUTE.
10.GARNISH WITH CORIANDER LEAVES.

# YOU CAN ADD A TEASPOON OF LIME JUICE IF YOU LIKE.

# THIS IS A SIMPLE AND EASY,NO FUSS  POTATO CURRY  .

# MAKES A GOOD SIDE DISH FOR RICE AND ROTIS.