Potato Masala

 

Potato Masala

Potato masala (aloo masala) is a great recipe for dosa, poori, sandwiches, roti rolls (wraps). This can also be served as a sidedish with rice. This potato masala in South India is most commonly served with masala dosa as a filling. This delicious side dish tastes not only delicious but is also aromatic and very easy to make.

Ingredients:

1 pound potatoes boiled, peeled and cut in to medium size pieces

2 tablespoons oil

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

I teaspoon mustard seeds

I teaspoon ginger garlic paste

2 teaspoons lemon juice or amchur (mango powder)

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/3 teaspoon turmeric powder (optional)

1 teaspoon sambar powder (curry powder)

1 teaspoon cumin powder

1 teaspoon cilantro powder

6-8 curry leaves

Salt to taste

1-2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves chopped to garnish

 

Preparation:

Heat oil in a non-stick pan.

Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds and sauté till they change color.

Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.

Add 1/4 cup water and mix.

Add turmeric, chilli powder, sambar powder, cumin powder, lemon juice and curry leaves. Mix it well and sauté a minute.

Add pieces of boiled potatoes until all spices are nicely coated on it.

Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.