Alu Masala

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September 2, 2009

Here’s the recipe for the Masala part of the Poori- Masala …

The same curry goes into the Masala Dosa too.

Ingredients

• potatoes - 3-4 medium sized, boiled & roughly chopped & mashed
• onions - 4-5 , sliced
• green chillies - 5-6, finely chopped
• turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• salt to taste
• oil - 2 Tbsp
• mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• urad dal ( split black gram) - 1/2 tsp
• chana dal (split bengal gram) -1/2 tsp
• fresh curry leaves - a few

Method

1. Heat oil in a kadhai.
2. Add mustard seeds, let it splutter then add the dals & curry leaves & fry for a minute.
3. Add the green chillies & onions for a few minutes until onions become transparent. Do not let it brown.
4. Add the potatoes, salt & turmeric. Add 1/2 a cup of water & cook covered on medium flame for 4- 5 minutes. You can cook until the water is all absorbed & the curry is dry, or keep it just a bit moist ,as i do.
5. Goes wonderfully well with puris, parathas etc,etc……
6. ENJOY…..

Source: chitti