Potato Masala

September 23, 2012 by Leanne Vogel August 15, 2014

Indian-spiced potato filling for dosa.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon oil
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 sprig curry leaves (7-8 leaves)
• 2 tablespoons split peas
• 1/2 medium onion chopped
• 1 green chili chopped or chili flakes to taste
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
• 2 medium potatoes, chopped

Instructions

1. In a medium pan, add oil and heat on medium.
2. After half a minute, add mustard seeds and let them start to crackle.
3. Add curry leaves carefully and mix.
4. Add the split peas, chili and onions and cook on medium-low heat for 4-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden.
5. Add the turmeric and salt and mix,
6. Add the potatoes, 2-3 Tablespoons of water, mix well, cover and cook on low heat for 12-14 minutes, stirring every 4 minutes until potatoes are done.
7. You can also use boiled potatoes to reduce the cook time. Add boiled potatoes in the onion mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes and serve.

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