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 !!
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
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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.
- In a kadai , heat oil. Temper mustard seeds , urad dal , big onions, ginger ,garlic pieces and curry leaves.. Saute till onions turn transparent..
- 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..
- It takes nearly 10-12 mins in low flame to become dry and roasted.Masala turns golden brown in color ..
- Garnish with lots of coriander leaves. Serve with rice !!
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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..
U can try this recipe using potatoes too. In that case , cube cut potatoes and add..
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