Potato Masala Curry - Perfect Side Dish
A traditional Kerala curry where potato simmers gently in a spiced coconut gravy until every piece soaks up the flavours. The curry leaves and raw coconut oil finish add that characteristic Kerala fragrance.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 1 kg Potato
- 3 nos Onion medium
- 3 nos Tomato
- Ginger garlic paste - 2 tsp
- 1 tbsp Poppy seeds Khashakhasha
- 2" pieces Cinnamon (Karugapatta)
- 5 nos Cloves (Grambu)
- 1 tsp Fennel seeds (Perinjeerakam)
- 1/2 Of Grated coconut
- 11/2 tbsp Chilly powder
- 2 tbsp Coriander powder
- Salt, to taste
- Oil
- Coriander leaves A bunch
Preparation
Step 1
Cut potatoes into cubes and set for boiling with a pinch of salt and turmeric powder.
Step 2
Heat very little oil in a pan or a kadai.
Step 3
Fry poppy seeds, cinnamon, cloves and fennel seeds. Set aside.
Step 4
Fry onions till golden brown.
Step 5
Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté.
Step 6
Add 3/4 of the bunch of coriander leaves, tomato, chilly powder and coriander powder.
Step 7
Grind all the fried items together along with coconut to a fine paste.
Step 8
Do not fry coconut.
Step 9
Mix this masala with the boiled potatoes and set to boil, until the potatoes and the masala is cooked well.
Step 10
Season with finely chopped onion, mustard, curry leaves and coriander leaves.
Tip
For a thicker gravy, cook uncovered on medium heat for the last few minutes. For a thinner consistency, add a splash of warm water.
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