Spicy Potato Curry

Ingredients:

Potato 2 Medium
Onion 1 Large
Tomato 1 Large
Green Chile 1 – 2
Red Chile Powder to Taste
Turmeric Powder 1/8 tsp
Cilantro few Leaves
Salt to Taste

Talimpu:                

Mustard Seeds 1/4 tsp
Cumin Seeds 1/4 tsp
Urad Dal 1/4 tsp
Chana Dal 1/4 tsp
Curry Leaves 5
Oil 2 tsps

Masala:

Cinnamon 2 inch Stick
Cloves 3
Star Anise 1/2
Nutmeg Powder a Pinch
Coriander Seeds 1 Tbsp
Oil 1/2 tsp

Method of preparation:

Peel and slice the onion.
Wash and finely chop the tomato.
Remove stems, wash and slice the green chiles.
Wash and finely chop the cilantro.
Peel the potato, wash and chop the potato into small pieces.

Heat oil in a small pan, add all masala ingredients in order.
Fry them on low flame till aromatic or till they change color.
Cool the roasted ingredients and grind them into fine powder using a spice blender.

Heat oil in a pan, add all talimpu ingredients in order.
When chana dal changes color, add onion and green chiles.
Fry briefly and stir in chopped tomatoes and chopped potato.
Add half a cup of water and cook covered for around 5 minutes.
Stir in freshly ground masala powder, red chile powder, turmeric powder and salt.
Cook covered on low flame for around 10 minutes. Add another half cup of water if required.
Once the oil separates and potato absorbs all the flavors and turn soft, remove from heat.
Garnish with cilantro and serve spicy potato curry with chapati or with steamed rice.

Notes: Make sure potato is cooked properly.

Suggestions: If the potato is not cooked well, add a splash of water and cook covered till done.