Ingredients/ Method:
4 Medium size Potatoes
2-3 tbsp oil
1/4 tsp Asafoetida ( Hing) If you don't have this on hand, use
2-3 garlic cloves
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 small onion chopped
2 dried red chillies
10-12 dried curry leaves small piece of ginger chopped
1 tsp salt
1 tsp turmeric
2-3 tbsp dried shredded unsweetened coconut
Method:
- Heat Oil in a pan/wok/Kadhai.
- Once its hot, add asafoetida. Followed by mustard, cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 30 secs.
- Add onions. Mix well. Add chillies, curry leaves, grated ginger, Salt and turmeric. mix well and let cook for 3-4 mins.
- Once onions start changing color, add 2-3 tbsp water and potatoes. Cover and cook until 80 % done. Keep mixing in between to ensure even cooking and to make sure nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan.
- Add coconut and cover. Cook until potatoes are tender. Serve warm with bread of your choice.