Baby Potatoes Fry

Masala - Dry roast 2-3 Red Chillies, 1½ tsp of Chana dal, a tsp of Urad Dal, ½ tsp of Black Peppercorns, ½ tsp of Coriander seeds and grind to a fine powder.

Potatoes - Wash 500 gms of Baby Potatoes and pressure cook till soft. Once cool, peel and prick them with a tooth pick to make small holes. Keep aside.

Curry - Heat 2 tbsp Oil in a pan; splutter ¼ tsp of Mustard Seeds, ¼ tsp of Cumin Seeds ¼ tsp of Urad Dal, a pinch of Asafetida and few Curry Leaves. Add a finely chopped Onion and saute till golden brown. Stir in the cooked potatoes, a pinch of Turmeric powder, Salt to taste and toss gently. Add the ground spice powder and cook on low heat, turning the potatoes, so that it turns golden brown all over. Once potatoes get a lovely crisp brown texture with the spices, remove from heat. Serve hot with rice or with sambar rice.