Potato Masala / Poori Kilangu

Cooking Time : 20 mins
Serves            : 2

Poori is one of the rich breakfast which is loved by all age groups esp Kids. This Potato Masala is a very good combo for puffed up Pooris. I used Roasted Gram powder to get a good flavor. Do try this Masala and enjoy with puffed Pooris.

INGREDIENTS:

Boiled Potato	1 - Big Size
Onion	1
Grated Carrot	1 tsp
Turmeric Powder	1/4 tsp
Mustard Seeds	1/4 tsp
Cumin Seeds	1/4 tsp
Dried Red Chillies	1
Green Chillies	1
Asafoetida	A Pinch
Ginger	1/4" - Finely chopped
Roasted Gram	2 tsp
Curry Leaves	As Required
Coriander Leaves	As Required - Optional
Salt	To Taste
Oil	2 tsp

STEPS:

1. Remove the skin of boiled potatoes and mash it well. Grind the Roasted Gram and keep aside.
2. In a pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds. Once it splutters, add Asafoetida, Cumin Seeds, Green Chillies, Red Chillies, Ginger and Curry Leaves one by one. 
3. Add onion and fry till golden brown. Add the mashed Potato and stir well. 
4. Add Turmeric Powder and stir well. Add some water, salt and let it boil for 2 mins. Add Grated carrot, Roasted Gram Flour and keep in simmer for 5 mins. Let the Masala gets thickened to a required consistency and remove from the flame. Garnish with Coriander leaves. 

Tips:

• Roasted Gram Flour helps to thicken the Masala and give a good taste.

Porikadalai urundai / Roasted gram Laddu - Another Version

Preparation time : 20 mins
Yield                 : 15 laddus

This Laddu is very popular in my mom's home and in my mother-in-law home. It is loved by my family very much. My mom adds grated coconut and less ghee in this laddu . I have already posted this version. Please check here. My mother does not add coconut, but more ghee. I have tried this version. Additionally I added Oats as well. This laddu will be the kids favorite. Do try this.

INGREDIENTS:

Roasted Grams /Fried Grams (Porikadalai)	250 gms
Sugar	1 Cup
Oats	1/4 cup
Coconut Water	As Required
Milk	1/4 cup
Ghee	3 tbsp

STEPS:

1. Grind the Roasted grams, Oats and Sugar in the mixer and keep aside in a deep bowl.
2. In a pan, heat 2 tbsp Ghee and add to Roasted grams. Add milk.
3. Add Coconut water little by little to the Roasted grams mixture till it binds and make round balls. Repeat the same step to the rest of the mixture.

Tips:

• Add Sugar according to your taste.
• If you have fresh coconut water, you can use it to bind the mixture. It gives very good taste. If you don't have coconut water, go for water.
• you can add roasted cashews also.