Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Potato Bhaji

 

Urulakizhangu Baji

 

 

Ingredients (Serves 4)


1. Potatoes - 2 large, diced
   Onion – 1/2 large, chopped
   Green Chilies – 4, slit

   Ginger- 1 inch piece, thinly sliced

   Garlic – 1, chopped (optional)

   Curry leaves- 1 sprig

   Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
   Salt - To taste

   Water – Around 1 cup
2. Coconut oil -  2 – 3 tsp

    Mustard Seeds- 1/4 – 1/2 tsp

    Curry leaves – 3 – 4

    Pearl onion or big onion – 1.5 tbsp, thinly sliced


Method

1. Cook the ingredients numbered 1 in  a cheena chatti or any pan until done. You can cook it in a pressure cooker for 1 whistle. Open the lid and mash the potatoes slightly.

2. Heat oil in a small pan. Splutter mustard seeds and fry curry leaves and pearl onions. Switch off when the onions turn brown. Pour over the prepared curry. It goes well with pooris or chapatis.

 

 

Poori - bhaji