BATATA TALASANI

(POTATO SABZI)

This is my family’s favorite sabzi. A very good option when you run out of vegetables, potatoes always come in handy.

Ingredients

Potato 4 big

Curry leaves 10-12

Garlic cloves 2 (optional)

Mustard seeds 1 tsp

Asafoetida (hing) a pinch

Cumin ½ tsp

Fenugreek seeds (methi) ¼ tsp

Black gram dal (urad dal) ½ tsp

Turmeric powder ½ tsp

Red chilli powder 1 ½ tsp

Salt to taste

Oil 4 tbsp

Preparation

Peel potatoes, wash and cut them length wise into thin strips (like French fries).

Heat oil. Add mustard seeds. When they splutter, add hing, urad dal, methi, cumin and curry leaves (if adding garlic, crush and add them at this point). Sauté. Add potatoes, turmeric powder, chilli powder and salt. Mix well. Sprinkle a little water, cover and cook till done.

Serve with any rice and dal.