Description

Potato Masala is an Indian dish made with yellow potatoes, sautéed onions, and a tasty blend of spices and fresh chilies. It is a very simple recipe that can be made at home any time and can be eaten directly with chapati or poori or used as a stuffing for bread recipes. for making this dish, firstly use your fingers to gently smash the potatoes, giving them a chunky texture. In a frying pan, heat the oil over medium until it begins to shimmer. Add the mustard seeds to the hot oil. Once they begin to pop, add the cumin seeds, asafetida, and urad dal. Stir constantly to keep everything moving, and cook until fragrant and starting to brown. Stir in the curry leaves or lime zest and chopped chilies, and continue stirring for another few seconds. Add in the chopped onion, turmeric, and 2 big pinches of salt, and stir well. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the onion begins to soften and turn translucent. Then add the potatoes, along with ½ cup of water. Gently stir to coat the potatoes in the spices and onions, then cover with a lid and let it cook and steam for a few minutes, or long enough to ensure the potatoes are heated through and the flavors have mingled. Remove from the heat, and gently stir in the chopped cilantro.