Potato & Peas Masala

Potato & Peas Masala

1.Coconut Oil-1 1/2 tbsps

Mustard Seeds-1/2 tsp

Fenugreek seeds-1/4 tsp

Onion-1 medium

Ginger-1/4” piece

Garlic-2-3

Green Chillies-2

Curry Leaves-1 sprig

Heat oil and splutter the mustard and then the fenugreek seeds.Add the chopped ginger,garlic,onion,green chillies & curry leaves and sauté till onions are glossy.

2.Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp

Chilli powder-3/4 tsp

Coriander powder-1/2 tsp

Sambar powder-2 tbsps

Add all the above masalas and sauté on low heat.Add 1/4 cup water and cook till oil separates.

3.Tomato-1 small

Potato-2 medium

Green Peas-1/2 cup( I used frozen peas)

Salt to taste

Water-1 1/2 cup

Add the chopped tomato,potato cubes ,water and salt and cover and cook till the potatoes are cooked through.Add the green peas and continue to cook until done.Mash some of the potatoes with the back of a spoon so that the gravy thickens a bit.Add more water if required,as the gravy thickens once cooled.Adjust salt.

Decorate with chopped coriander leaves.This curry goes well with poori and Chapathis.