Potato Curry (Aloo Masala)

Ingredients

• •1 tablespoon oil
• •½ teaspoon mustard seed
• •½ tablespoon chana dhal (optional)
• •5 curry leaves
• •1 medium onion , chopped thin
• •4-5 split green chillies
• •4 large potatoes , cubed and par-boiled
• •1 pinch of turmeric powder
• •½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1Heat oil.
2. 2Sautée the mustard seed first, then add chana dhal, curry leaves, onion and chillies.
3. 3Fry until the onions begin to change color.
4. 4Add potatoes.
5. 5Sprinkle the turmeric evenly and stir well to mix all the ingredients
6. 6Cover and cook on a medium flame for about 5 minutes, stirring well, until the potatoes become very soft and somewhat mashed.
7. 7Season with salt to taste.