Description

🌱 Ingredients

• 3 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed roughly

• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

• 2 green chilies, slit

• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds

• 1 teaspoon chana dal (optional)

• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds

• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder

• 8–10 curry leaves

• 2 tablespoons oil (coconut or sunflower oil)

• ¾ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

• 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped

• 2 tablespoons water (to adjust consistency if needed)

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)

🔥 Instructions

1. Boil & Mash Potatoes:

• Boil potatoes until soft. Peel and mash them roughly, leaving a few chunks for texture.

2. Prepare the Tempering:

• Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.

• Add cumin seeds, chana dal, and sauté until golden.

3. Sauté Onion & Chilies:

• Add curry leaves, slit green chilies, and sliced onions.

• Sauté until onions become translucent.

4. Add Potatoes & Spices:

• Add turmeric powder and salt.

• Mix in the mashed potatoes and stir gently to combine with the spices.

5. Adjust Consistency:

• Sprinkle a little water if the masala feels too dry.

• Cover and cook for 2–3 minutes on low flame.

6. Final Touch:

• Turn off the heat, add lemon juice and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

• Serve hot.