Poori Potato Masala

Poori Potato Masala

This is the basic potato masala, which is prepared especially to have along with poori.. Poori and potato masala is a heavenly combination.. You can prepare it in a jiffy..  It goes also well with chapathi..

Just place this masala on dosai and change it as a Masala Dosai.. You can also have it in between toasted breads.. Amazing it will be..

here is the recipe..

Ingredients: (Recipe For 2)

Potato                           - 2

Big Onion                     - 2

Green Chilli                  - 2

Chopped Ginger           - 2 tsp

Chopped Coconut         - 1/4 cup

Cumin Seeds                 - 1 tsp

Salt                                - As required

Turmeric Powder          - 1/4 tsp

Garam Masala Powder  - 1 tsp

Coriander Leaves          - few

Mustard Seeds               - 1 tsp

Urad Dal                        - 1 tsp

Channa Dal                    - 1 tsp

Oil                                 - As required

Procedure:

• Boil  and mash potatoes. Chop big onions lengthwise, Slit Green Chillies. Grind coconut and cumin seeds with little water.
• Heat oil in  pan. Add mustard seeds, urad dal and channa dal.
• When they turn golden brown, add big onion ,ginger and green chilli.
• Add little water, once the onions are translucent.  Wait for some time till the onions are cooked well.. Then add in coconut paste, salt and turmeric powder.
• Add enough water. I usually want the gravy to be thick..so i will add only little water. If you want the gravy to be watery you can add more water.
• When the water boils, reduce the flame and add mashed potato. . Add enough salt..
• Cook till the potato gets mixed up well with masala..Switch off the flame and add Garam Masala powder.
• Garnish with Coriander Leaves and serve!!

Quick Tips:

• You can also add whole Garam Masala in the beginning.
• You can also skip adding coconut.
• If you  wish, you can also add Tomato..