POTATO PODIMAS /URULAIKIZHANGU PODIMAS

Who said a tasty Potato Curry should be spicy or roasted or at least shallow fried?

Here is a tasty ,almost oil -free potato curry...

In fact ,it is a traditional recipe that has been taken over
by Potato Fry and Spicy Potato Curry... 

INGREDIENTS

• POTATOES-1/4 Kg.
• CHOPPED ONION-1/2 CUP
• GRATED GINGER -1/2 TEASPOON
• GREEN CHILLIES-4
• GRATED COCONUT-1 TABLESPOON(optional)
• OIL-2 TEASPOON
• MUSTARD SEEDS-1/4 TEASPOON
• URAD DHAL-1/4 TEASPOON
• CHANNA DHAL -1/2 TEASPOON
• LIME JUICE-1 TEASPOON
• CURRY LEAVES- FEW

METHOD

• Boil the potatoes in their jackets till just done.
• Cool.Peel the potatoes. Crumble the potatoes roughly.
• Heat the oil in a pan.
• Splutter the mustard seeds,dhals,chopped green chillies and ginger .
• Add the onions and fry till transparent.
• Add the potatoes and salt to taste.
• Stir fry for a few minutes.
• Garnish with a few curry leaves and grated coconut.
• Remove from heat and mix in the lime juice.
• Serve hot with hot steamed rice and hot sambar /rasam etc.