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Aloo (Potato) Masala
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.
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
people
Ingredients
2
large
potatoes
1
tbsp
oil
1/8
tsp
asafetida
hing
1/2
tsp
cumin seeds
jeera
1/2
tsp
mustard seeds
rai
1/2
tsp
turmeric
haldi
1
green chili finely chopped
1/2
tsp
salt
1
tsp
lemon juice
1
tbsp
cilantro finely chopped
hara dhania
Instructions
Boiled the potatoes until they are soft and let cool.
Peel and chop the potatoes in small pieces.
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.
Add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds and asafetida. As the seeds crack, add turmeric, potatoes, green chili, and salt. S
tir-fry for a few minutes.
Add lemon juice and cilantro.
The potatoes should be slightly moist and not very dry.
Notes
Variations
Try adding 2 tablespoons of shredded carrots and 1/8 cup of green peas to potato mixture.
Taste best with
Dosa,
Rava Dosa,
Whole wheat Dosa