Urulai (Potato) Podimas
Posted on 31. Mar, 2009 by Uma in Side Dishes
Although potatoes are native to South America, they have become part of Indian cooking over the years. Dozens of potato dishes are prepared around the country in many styles now considered traditional. The potato’s nutritional benefits combined with its productive capacity, has made it a staple of the Indian diet. Potato Podimas is a quick and tasty side dish that can accompany a rice main course or a breakfast snack like dosai.
Cooking Time : 30 minutes
Servings : 3
Ingredients:
Potato : 350 Grams
Onion: 1
Ginger: 1 Small piece
Green chilly: 2
Curry, Coriander leaves : 2 Sprigs
Mustard: 1 teaspoon
Urad dhal: 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder: ½ teaspoon
Salt: ½ teaspoon
Oil: 2 tablespoon
Method: Boil potato in a pressure cooker with enough water and mash it well till there are no lumps. Mix in the turmeric powder and salt thoroughly and keep aside.
Finely chop the onions along with green chilly and ginger.
Heat oil in a pan and add mustard and urad dhal. When they start to splutter, add the chopped onion, g,chilly and ginger. Sauté till they turn light brown and add the curry leaves. Finally add the mashed potato mixture and allow to simmer for a couple of minutes over a low flame.
Tips: This side dish goes well with rice or even breakfast items like chapatti and dosa.
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