Batata (Potato) Palya
A traditional preparation from Kerala that balances flavour, texture, and aroma in the way that only home cooking can. No two households make it exactly the same, and that is the point.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 2 nos Potatoes
- 1 nos Onion
- 1/2 cup Peas
- Salt, to taste
- Sugar A pinch
- 1 tsp Lime juice
- Coriander leaves — for garnishing
- Coconut — grated, for garnishing
- For seasoning
- 3 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 2 tsp Black gram (Uzhunnuparippu)
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- Curry leaves
- 1 nos Red chilly (Kollamulaku)
- 2 nos Green chillies
Preparation
Step 1
Cut onions and green chillies into long, thin pieces.
Step 2
Cook potatoes, peel and mash coarsely.
Step 3
Heat the oil in a frying pan.
Step 4
Add all the ingredients for seasoning one by one. When it allow to crackles, add onions. Fry till it becomes translucent.
Step 5
Add peas and fry for few minutes.
Step 6
Add mashed potatoes to it.
Step 7
Add salt, sugar and lime juice. Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 8
Garnish with grated coconut and coriander leaves.
Step 9
Goes well with hot Dosas.
Tip
Grinding spices fresh makes a noticeable difference. Pre-ground powders lose their punch within weeks. Buy whole, toast lightly, and grind as you need.
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