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Aloo Masala (South Indian Potato Curry)

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Aloo Masala (South Indian Potato Curry)

Adapted from the Wikibooks Cookbook: Potato Curry (Aloo Masala)

SKSouCrunch Kitchen·
Everything in this version is new:
  • +9 ingredients
  • +7 steps

Ingredients

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  • Added: 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • Added: 1 tbsp oil
  • Added: ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • Added: ½ tbsp chana dal(optional)
  • Added: 5 curry leaves
  • Added: 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • Added: 3 green chillies, split
  • Added: 1 pinch ground turmeric
  • Added: ½ tsp salt

Method

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  1. Added step 1:

    Peel and cube the potatoes, and slice the onion.

    8 min
  2. Added step 2:

    Boil the potato cubes in salted water until just tender, about 8 minutes, then drain.

    8 min
  3. Added step 3:

    Heat the oil in a pan and fry the mustard seeds until they pop.

    1 min
  4. Added step 4:

    Add the chana dal, curry leaves, onion and chillies and fry until the onion starts to change colour.

    5 min
  5. Added step 5:

    Add the potatoes, sprinkle over the turmeric evenly and stir well.

    1 min
  6. Added step 6:

    Cover and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring now and then, until the potatoes are very soft and partly mashed.

    5 min
  7. Added step 7:

    Season with the salt and serve.

    1 min