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28. Simple Dry Potato Side Dish

Usually seen in Southern India, like Kerala, this potato dish is a great accompaniment to rice, yoghurt and some other curry.

INGREDIENTS

ITEMQUANTITY
Potato4 medium, diced small
Urid Daal (black gram)1 tablespoon
Mustard seeds1 tablespoon
Turmeric powder1/2 teaspoon
Red Chilli powder1/2 teaspoon
Water1-2 tablesoon
Salt1/2 teaspoon
OilGhee, coconut oil, sunflower or rice bran

METHOD

  1. Dice the potatoes and soak in water. Drain and pat dry.
  2. Add turmeric and red chilli powder to the potato. Mix well, set aside.
  3. Heat a saucepan with oil.
  4. Crackle mustard seeds.
  5. Add Urid daal. Let it brown slightly.
  6. Add the marinated potatoes. Mix everything well.
  7. Add salt and a water.
  8. Cover and cook till potatoes are done.

That’s it!

Traditionally, they are served with rice, curry, yoghurt, pickle and papadums. But you can also put them inside a hot dog bun, and have it as a snack while traveling 🙂

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