Potato (Urulai Kizhangu) Podimas ~ Day 107

Potato podimas is a mildly flavored mashed potato dish, spiced with green chilies, ginger and splashed with a hint of lemon juice.  This delicious South Indian recipe is so comforting and goes well with any rice dish.  

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Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Serves: 4

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Ingredients:

• Potatoes - 3, large
• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Urad dal - 2 tsp
• Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
• Green chilies - 3, chopped
• Ginger - 1-inch piece, finely chopped
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• Asafoetida - a pinch
• Ground black pepper - 1 tsp
• Curry leaves - few, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Lemon juice - 2 tsp

Method:

1. Boil the potatoes until soft. Peel and crumble roughly and keep it aside.
2. Heat oil in a skillet.  Splutter mustard seeds.  Fry urad dal and cumin seeds until golden brown. 
3. Add green chiles, ginger, turmeric powder, curry leaves, and asafoetida.  Saute for 10 seconds.
4. Add the potatoes, ground black pepper, and salt.  Stir to combine.  Cook for 2 minutes, stirring gently.
5. Remove from the heat and add lemon juice.  Mix well.
6. Serve as a side dish with sambar, rasam, and hot steamed rice