Simple potato fry, a South Indian style recipe

Ingredients

• Potatoes - 2, large, washed, peeled and cubed


• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp


• Green chilies - 2, slit length wise


• Salt to taste


• For tempering/popping/tadka:


• Oil - 1 1/2 tbsps


• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp


• Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp


• Curry leaves - 1 sprig

Method

1. Heat oil in a heay bottomed vessel. Once the oil turns hot, reduce flame, add mustard seeds and allow to splutter. Immediately add cumin seeds and curry leaves and saute for few seconds.


2. Add the diced potatoes and the slit green chilies and cook on medium high flame for 4 to 5 mts, tossing the cubed potatoes frequently.


3. Reduce flame, add turmeric powder and mix. Place lid and cook on low flame for 15 mts. After 15 mts, remove lid, add salt to taste and mix well.


4. Place lid and continue to cook on low flame till the potatoes soften. Towards the end of the cooking process, remove lid and cook on medium flame, tossing contents. Do not place lid from thereon.


5. The potatoes will begin to char and roast well. Do not burn them but allow to reach a nice brown shade which could take approx 7-10 mts.


6. Turn off flame and remove to a serving bowl.