Batata Song (4 servings)
September 24, 2010
Parboiled and diced potatoes 1/2 kg
Finely diced onion 1 big
Tamarind 3 scales
Dried red chilies 3
Coriander powder 1/2 tsp or 1 tsp coriander seeds
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Salt 2/3 tsp
Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp
2 tsp cooking oil
Coriander leaves for garnishing 1 tsp
Soak the tamarind in warm water for 5 min and along with soak the chilies and coriander seeds. Make a fine paste of the same in a blender.
Heat oil in a wok and let the cumin seeds cackle. Add the diced onions and saute till translucent. Add the blend paste and a little water and stir till the raw smell is gone. Add salt and just enough water to get a paste-like texture.
Add the diced potatoes and stir gently till the gravy thickens and coats the potatoes.
Remove from fire and garnish with coriander leaves.
Goes well with rice or chapathis.