Koorka Fry | Koorka Upperi | Chinese Potato Fry
A classic Kerala thoran where potato meets freshly grated coconut in a quick, dry stir-fry. Mustard seeds crackle in coconut oil, curry leaves crisp up, and the whole thing comes together in minutes.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 250 g Koorka (Chinese Potato
- 6-7 nos Shallots(crushed
- 5 nos Garlic cloves(crushed
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 1-2 tsp Chilly powder
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- Salt, to taste
- Oil, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Remove the skin of the Koorka and cut them into small pieces.
Step 2
Cook the koorka pieces in a pressure cooker for about 5 minutes adding 1/2 cup water, turmeric and required salt. Set aside.
Step 3
Heat the oil in a frying pan.
Step 4
Let the mustard seeds crackle and add crushed garlic and shallots. Add curry leaves. Fry in low flame till onion pieces are golden brown.
Step 5
Add chilly powder and stir in low flame till raw smell disappears.
Step 6
Add the cooked koorka pieces and stir in low flame.
Step 7
Evaporate any remaining water from the upperi. Serve Koorka Upperi with rice as a side dish.
Tip
Shred the vegetable as fine as you can — the thinner the cuts, the better the thoran. A sharp knife makes all the difference.
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