Aloo (Potato) Masala for Dosa

May 7th, 2008 filed under Subji (Vegetables), Vegan

Aloo masala is a nice compliment for any kind of dosa. The Aloo Masala can be rolled in the dosa or served as a side dish.

Serves 4.

Ingredients:

• 2 large potatoes
• 1 tablespoon oil
• Pinch of asafetida (Hing)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (Jeera)
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds (Rai)
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (Haldi)
• 1 finely chopped green chili (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Method

1. Boiled the potatoes until they are soft and let cool.
2. Peel and chop the potatoes in small pieces.
3. Heat the oil in a frying pan on medium high. Test the heat by adding one cumin seed to the oil. If it cracks right away, the oil is ready.
4. Add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds and asafetida. As the seeds crack, add turmeric, potatoes, green chili, and salt.
5. Stir-fry for a few minutes.
6. Add lemon juice and cilantro.
7. The potatoes should be slightly moist and not very dry.
8. Serve hot.

Variations

Try adding 2 tablespoons of shredded carrots and 1/8 cup of green peas to potato mixture.

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5 Responses to “Aloo (Potato) Masala for Dosa”

1. Jaya Says:
   June 19th, 2008 at 4:40 pm

   I forgot to mention to coarsely mash the potatos with the back of a fork when using for sandwich filling.

2. Jaya Says:
   June 19th, 2008 at 4:28 pm

   ANOTHER VARIATION:
   You can also use this potato dish to make “Aloo Toast” or “Potato Toast”. Make it like you would any grilled sandwich.
   Spread about half inch thick of potato mixture on a slice of bread. Plain white bread works well, but wheat would probably taste fine also.
   Cover with another slice of bread and gently pat the bread into the mixture so it “sticks” to the potato and won’t fall about when you flip it during grilling.
   Lightly butter each side of the sandwich and grill in a frying pan on medium high heat until golden brown on each side. Press down with the spatula on each side as you cook it.
   Serve with your choice of green coriander chutney (hari chutni) or tomato ketchup. Kids also love this sandwich.
   This isn’t the most nutritious sandwich, but it’s yummy in a comfort food kind of way. Enjoy!

3. Sheldon Says:
   May 18th, 2008 at 11:18 am

   I made this last night and just served it as a side dish with my black eyed peas. It was wonderful and I ate the rest as leftovers today. You have a great website and I look forward to trying more of your recipes. The videos are also very helpful. I’m so glad that I found your website!

   Thank you for sharing your cooking skills with us!!

4. Manjula Says:
   May 8th, 2008 at 8:35 am

   Cilantro is hara dhania in hindi

5. lakshmi Says:
   May 7th, 2008 at 11:34 pm

   Namaste. What is cilantro? what is its equivalent in India?