Potato Fry

Difficulty Level 2 (prep time required)

3 large potatoes, peeled, boiled and cubed

1 large onion sliced thin

pinch of turmeric powder

1 1/2 tsp red chilli powder

1/4 tsp coriander powder

1/4 tsp cumin powder

large pinch hing/methi powder (optional)

salt to taste

1 tbsp oil

Seasoning:

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

3/4 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp urad dal (optional)

1 sprig curry leaves (optional)

2-3 crushed garlic cloves

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1.    Heat oil, add the mustard seeds and as they crackle, add the cumin seeds and urad dal and cook until the dals turn red.

2.    Add the crushed garlic and curry leaves and saute for a few seconds until the garlic becomes golden.

3.    Add the sliced onions and heat for a few minutes or till they turn transparent.

4.    Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, hing powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and salt. Stir.

5.    Add the boiled potato and combine and cook stirring until the potatoes become a little brown and crispy in some places.

6.    Serve with rice, rasam and papadam or chapti.