Description
A refreshing staple South Indian side fragrantly frying boiled, coarsely mashed potatoes with mustard seeds, curry leaves, green chilies, squeezing lemon juice at the end.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Potatoes
- Onion
- Green chilies
- Mustard seeds
- Urad Dal
- Turmeric
- Curry leaves
- Lemon juice
- Salt
- Coconut oil
Instructions
- Boil potatoes soft, peel, mash coarsely into crumbly pieces with a masher or hand.
- Heat coconut oil in a pan, fry mustard seeds, Urad Dal, curry leaves, minced onions, green chilies, turmeric.
- Add mashed potatoes and salt, stir-fry briefly, turn off heat and pour generous lemon juice to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Curry leaf savoriness and refreshing lemon acidity
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Sweet potatoes (as a sweet arranged Podimas)
Pairing
Dosa、Lemon rice
Trivia
[Trend] South Indian potato dish corresponding to North India's 'Aloo Jeera'. South India's unique tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves elevates mere potatoes into the ultimate ethnic dish.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Wrap inside crispy Dosa (rice flour crepe), enjoying it as a light meal while dipping in Coconut Chutney!
Allergen
None