Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
4 unit

Potato

boiled

1 unit

Onion

thinly sliced

4 unit

Green Chili

finely chopped

0.5 inch

Ginger

grated

2 unit

Garlic

grated

6 unit

Cashews

chopped

1 tsp

Gram Flour

0.25 tsp

Turmeric Powder

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

4 unit

Cilantro

finely chopped

2 tsp

Sesame Oil

0.5 tsp

Mustard Seeds

0.25 tsp

Chana Dal

1 unit

Curry Leaves

Step 1
~7 min

Heat sesame oil in a kadhai (wok).

Step 2
~7 min

Add mustard seeds, chana dal, and curry leaves. Let them splutter for 20 seconds.

Step 3
~7 min

Add ginger, garlic, green chilies, and cashews. Sauté for 1 minute.

Step 4
~7 min

Add sliced onions, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook until the onions soften.

Step 5
~7 min

Add 1/2 cup of water to the kadhai and mix well.

Step 6
~7 min

In a separate bowl, mix gram flour (besan) with 1/4 cup of water to form a smooth paste.

Step 7
~7 min

Pour the gram flour paste into the kadhai and let it cook for 5 minutes, stirring continuously.

Step 8
~7 min

Add the boiled and mashed potatoes. Cook for another 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9
~7 min

Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Step 10
~7 min

Serve hot with poori and palak raita for breakfast or lunch.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of green chilies according to your spice preference.

Ensure the potatoes are cooked well and mashed properly for a smooth texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepared a day ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with poori, roti, or rice.

Pair with yogurt or raita for a balanced meal.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Poori
Roti
Rice
Palak Raita
South Indian Thali

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Tamil Nadu

Cultural Significance

A staple dish in Tamil Nadu cuisine, often served as part of a traditional South Indian breakfast or lunch.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Everyday Meal
Quick Lunch
Family Dinner

Popularity Score

65/100

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