Naadan Potato Curry
Rich, fragrant, and full-bodied — this potato curry gets its depth from slow-cooked shallots and a careful balance of chilli heat and tang. Serve with appam, rice, or porotta.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 1/2 kg Potato — diced
- 3 nos Onion — sliced
- 1 tsp Ginger — julienned
- 4 nos Green chillies slitted
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp Pepper powder
- 1 tsp Garam masala
- Coconut milk(Ist extract thick) - 1/2 cup, Ist extract
- Coconut milk(IInd extract thin) - 1 cup, IInd extract
- Salt As rqrd
- 3 tbsp Oil
- 1/2 tsp Mustard
Preparation
Step 1
Pour oil into a pan and heat it.
Step 2
Pplutter mustard seeds, add onion, ginger and green chillies and sauté(by adding salt) till onion becomes transparent.
Step 3
Add turmeric powder and diced potatoes, Let it cook for 2 minutes.
Step 4
Add IInd extract of coconut milk.
Step 5
Cover it with a lid and cook till potatoes are done and the dish reaches a thick consistency.
Step 6
Add Ist extract of coconut milk and pepper powder.
Step 7
Mix it well and remove from fire.
Step 8
Don`t allow the dish to boil after adding Ist extract of coconut milk.
Step 9
Sprinkle garam masala over the dish and serve hot with chappathi, appam,ididappam or parotta.
Tip
Taste the gravy before adding the main ingredient. It should be well-seasoned and balanced on its own — the protein or vegetable will dilute it slightly.
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