Monday, May 19, 2008

Potato curry with dil leaves



For this preparation you will need
Potato- 3 medium size-peeled and cut into cubes or bite sized pieces
Tomato -1 medium size-chopped
Onion-1 Cup chopped
Dil leaves-1 tbsp
Pt1 Grind the below listed 6 ingredients into a fine paste with little water,keep aside:
Ginger-1 inch
garlic-2 cloves
garam masala-1 tsp
chilly powder-1 tsp
Turmeric-1/4 tsp
Coriander powder-1 tsp
Pt2 Grind the below 2 ingredients
Coconut powder or grated coconut -1 Tbs
Khuskhus-1 Tbs( I suggest you soak the khuskhus in hot water for 15 min before grinding)
Method:-
Heat oil in a pressure cooker.When the oil is hot add the chopped onions and cubed potatoes.Fry well.Add 1/2 cup of water,cover lid without the rubber.Allow to cook for 10 mins.Once the potatoes are cooked add the ground masala(Pt1).Fry well.Once the masala has mixed well with the potatoes add(pt2)Cover lid again without the rubber and cook for another 5 mins so as to remove the raw flavor of the khus-khus and coconut.Allow the oil to slightly separate from the dish.Once the oil begins to separate,add the chopped tomato.Once the tomato softens add chopped dil leaves and mix well.Cook for 1 mins on low flame.
Turn off the heat,serve hot with chapatis or rice.

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