Baby Potato Curry|Madurai Masala Recipe-Side Dish For Rice

baby potato curry
This Madurai style baby potato poriyal is my first post on baby potato recipes. I got this recipe from my friend Shalini. She told this is the recipe of famous  “Madurai masal”.. I tried it for the first time and loved it a lot.. It was a great accompaniment for dal , sambar and rasam rice..Even kids would love this dish. Try this tasty baby potato curry for rice. U’ll love it for sure !!
baby potato-curry
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INGREDIENTS
  • Baby potato – 10 nos
  • Salt & water – as needed

To grind

  • Fried gram dal/pottukadalai – 1.5 tbsp
  • Red chilli powder – 1.5 – 2 tsp
  • Tamarind – Small berry size
  • Fennel seeds – 1/2 tsp
  • Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
  • Garam masala powder – 1/4 tsp (optional)

To temper

  • Cooking oil – 2 -3 tbsp
  • Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
  • Urad dal – 1/2 tsp
  • Big onion – 2 nos
  • Ginger – 1.5 inch piece
  • Garlic cloves – 7 nos (finely chopped)
  • Curry leaves – few

To garnish

  • Coriander leaves – handful
METHOD
  • Pressure cook baby potatoes adding required water and salt. Cook for 1-2 whistles. Peel the skin and set aside.
  • Grind all the ingredients given under “to grind” to a smooth paste.Set aside.

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  • In a kadai , heat oil. Temper mustard seeds , urad dal , big onions, ginger ,garlic pieces and curry leaves.. Saute till onions turn transparent..

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  • Now add the baby potatoes , mix well for sometime. Then add the ground masala paste.Masala paste should coat the baby potatoes.Mix well and saute for few minutes till u get a nice roasted masala smell..

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  • It takes nearly 10-12 mins in low flame to become dry and roasted.Masala turns golden brown in color ..

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  • Garnish with lots of coriander leaves. Serve with rice !!
Adding coriander leaves is a must for garnishing.It gives a nice flavor. Serve after 30 minutes for all the flavours to infuse.Enjoy with sambar sadam , paruppu or rasam sadam..
baby potato lunch plate
U can try this recipe using potatoes too. In that case , cube cut potatoes and add..

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