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.

White Potato Curry

Cooking Time : 20 mins
Serves            : 2

This is a different delicious curry and is easy to make with simple ingredients. Addition of Cashewnuts makes the curry rich in taste. This goes well with Poori.

INGREDIENTS:
Boiled Potatoes  - 2
Onion                - 2
Green Chillies     - 4
Star Anise          - 1
Curry Leaves     - 1 strand
Salt                    - To Taste
Oil                     - As Required

To Grind
Cashew nuts       - 5
Grated Coconut   - 3 tbsp
Fennel Seeds       - 3/4 tsp

STEPS:

1. Peel off the skin of the boiled potatoes and cut it into small pieces and keep aside. Chop the Onions and Green Chillies. Grind the items mentioned in "To Grind" Section.
2. In a pressure cooker, heat oil and add star anise, curry leaves. Once the aroma comes, add Onion and green chillies. Fry Onion till it becomes light brown. 
3. Add the mashed potatoes, salt and stir well. Add the ground paste. Add 1/2 cup of water and pressure cook for 2 whistles in medium flame and keep it in simmer for 5 mins and remove from the flame.
4. Serve with hot Pooris.

Linking to the event "SYF and HWS Series - Fennel Seeds" @ Palakkad Samayal and Anu's Healthy Kitchen

Also Linking to "SHow me your Hits - Iron Rich Foods" @ Erivum Puliyum

Spicy Potato Fry

Cooking time : 15 mins
Serves           : 2

Simple 3 step Recipe. This goes well with Lemon rice, Curd rice, Egg gravy or a snack with Tomato ketchup.

INGREDIENTS:
Potato                         500 gm
Chilli powder                2 tsp
Garam masala               1 tsp
Turmeric powder           1/4 tsp
Salt                               To Taste
Oil                                To fry

STEPS:

1. Peel off the potato and cut into lengthwise pieces.
2. Add Chilli powder, Garam masala, Turmeric powder, and Salt to the potato and let it marinate for 10 mins.
3. In a kadai, heat oil and fry the potatoes in slow flame till it becomes crispy and serve hot.