Aloo Pittu (Spiced Mashed Potatoes)

Difficulty Rating 2 (Prep time required)

1/4 cup Cubed carrots & Green peas (boiled for 5 mts)
2 medium sized Onions (Sliced lengthwise)
3 -4 Green chillies finely chopped (Optional)
2 tbsps Chana dal (Split bengal gram) (Optional)
1 tsp Jeera (cumin seeds)
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
1 sprig Curry leaves (Optional)
1/4 tsp Turmeric
2 medium Potatoes
2 tbsps Besan (Chickpea flour/Senagapindi) –(Optional)
1 tbsp Oil
Salt to taste

1. Peal and dice the potatoes boil them for about 10 minutes until very soft and mash them roughly.
2. Heat oil. Add chana dal, mustard seeds and jeera and fry for 2 min. on medium flame.
3. Add chopped green chillies and fry for another minute.
4. Add onions and fry till soft and slightly brown in color.
5. Add boiled green peas and carrots, curry leaves, turmeric and fry for 2 min. on medium flame.
5. Add boiled potatoes, salt and fry for 4 - 5 minutes on medium heat stirring occasionally.
6. Mix besan (chick pea flour) in a 1/4 cup water to smooth paste and add it to potatoes. Mix well. Allow the curry to cook on medium flame for 2 - 3 mts. Sprinkle chopped coriander.
7. Serve with hot chapatti or puris and enjoy