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Urulakizhangu Podimas - Spicy Mashed Potato

Ingredients of Urulakizhangu Podimas

Serves: 4

2 medium-sized potatoes

2 tbsp oil

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp husked black beans (urad dal)

1 medium sized onion, chopped

8 green chillies, slit

1 stalk curry leaves

1 tsp salt

5 cm piece ginger, chopped

1 tsp turmeric powder

 

Method of Preparation of Urulakizhangu Podimas

  • Wash potatoes and boil in plenty of water till tender.
  • Drain, peel and cut into 5 cm pieces.
  • Heat oil in a pan and sprinkle in mustard seeds and dal. When mustard seeds start sputtering, add onion, green chillies, ginger and curry leaves, and fry till onion turns translucent.
  • Sprinkle in turmeric and salt, and mix in potatoes and 3/4 cup water.
  • Cover pan and cook for 10 minutes over moderate heat.
  • Open pan and mash potatoes.
  • Serve with pathiri or porotta.