Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 7 - 8 medium sized potatoes (peeled and cut into small cubes)
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds / jeera
  • 3 - 4 whole dry red chili
  • 2 sprigs of curry leaves / kadi patta / karavapillai
  • 4 - 5 cloves of garlic (peeled and minced finely)
  • 2 onions (finely chopped)
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • salt to taste

Instruction

  • Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds.
  • When the mustard seeds begin to splutter add the cumin seeds, whole dry chili, curry leaves, garlic. Saute for 1 minute.
  • Then add the onion and cook till it turns translucent.
  • Add the potato, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and cook on low heat with the lid closed.
  • Stir occasionally to prevent the bottom from getting burnt. You can sprinkle some water if necessary.
  • Cook till the potatoes are done.
  • Remove from heat and serve hot.