Masala Urulakizhangu Ularthu / Masala Potato

Recipe#14 from Mrs.K.M.Mathews series!
An easy side dish for Lunch/ Dinner.

Ingredients:

1. Potato, cubed - 1/4 Kg
2. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
3. Coconut oil - 1/4 cup
4. Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
5. Cumin seeds - 2 pinch
6. Onion, thinly sliced - 1/4 cup
7. Ginger, julienne - 1/2 tsp
8. Chilli powder - 1 tsp
9. Coriander powder - 1 tsp
10. Pepper, crushed - 1/2 tsp
11. Curry leaves - few
12. Salt to taste

Method:

1. Cook potatoes in 3/4 cup water with salt and turmeric powder till all water is evaporated and potato is cooked. Potatoes shouldn't be mushy. It should hold its shape well
2. Heat coconut oil in a pan
3. Splutter mustard seeds and cumin seeds
4. Add onion and ginger and saute till onion is transparent
5. Add ingredients from 8 to 11 and saute till it gives roasted masala aroma
6. Add Potato and stir it in masala, taking care not to break potato pieces.
7. When potato is well coated with masala, switch off the flame.