This potato curry is a delicious side dish preparation. Potatoes cooked with onions, tomatoes and various other spices makes a great accompaniment for roti, paratha or even with steamed rice/pulao.
Preparation time – 10 min
Cooking time – 30 min
Serves – 4 to 6
Ingredients:
Red onion – 1 medium sized finely chopped
Tomatoes – 2 medium sized
Potatoes – 4 medium sized cut into 1 inch cubes
Garlic – 5
Ginger – 1/2 inch
Cumin seeds(jeera) – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
Chili powder – 1/2 tbsp
Coriander/Dhania powder – 1 tbsp
Garam masala powder – 1/2 tbsp
Salt – as per your taste
Oil – 3 Tbsp
Cilantro/coriander leaves – few leaves for garnishing
Method:
1.Heat 3 tbsp of oil in a pan. Once the oil is hot add the Cumin seeds(jeera) and saute for a minute and add in the onions. Cook till the onions are nice and soft.
2. In a mixie make a puree of tomatoes, garlic and ginger. Meanwhile, in another pan heat 3 tbsp of oil. When the oil is hot add the cubed potatoes and saute it on a medium flame till it is slightly golden in colour.
3. When the onions are nicely cooked add the tomato puree and mix well. Add turmeric powder,salt ,chili powder, coriander powder and garam masala powder and cook it on a medium flame for 5 to 10 min. Keep stirring in between so that the masala doesn’t stick to the bottom.
4. When the mixture is well cooked add the sauteed potatoes and mix well. Add enough water and allow it to boil nicely for 10 min. Adjust the salt and the consistency according to your taste. Add the finely chopped coriander leaves/cilantro and mix well.
5. The delicious potato tomato curry is all ready to serve. Enjoy this delicious curry with roti, any kind of paratha or even with steamed rice.