Curried Potatoes

Published under: PotatoSide Dish

Ingredients:
1 kg potatoes
2-3 tbsp ghee
1 bay leaf
2-3 cloves
1 inch stick cinnamon
3 medium sized onions, finely chopped
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
1 sprig curry leaves

Spice paste
6-8 cashew nuts
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp poppy seeds (powdered)
2 tsp coriander seeds
1 tbsp fennel seeds (saunf)
5-6 dried red chillies
2 tsp roasted bengal gram
1 inch piece ginger, finely chopped
3-4 tbsp grated fresh coconuts

Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves

Method:
1. Wash potatoes, peel and cut into 1/ 2 inch cubes.
2. Soak cashew nuts for spice paste in 1/2 cup warm water for 30 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
3. Heat oil for spice paste in a frying pan over moderate heat. Add poppy seeds, coriander seeds, fennel seeds and red chillies and fry, tossing gently, till fragrant.
4. Remove from heat and mix in cashew nuts and remaining ingredients for spice paste. Grind to a smooth consistency, gradually adding 1/4 cup water.
5. Heat ghee in a frying pan over moderate heat. Add bay leaf, cloves and cinnamon and toss for a minute.
6. Add onions and fry till golden.
7. Blend in spice paste and fry for 3-4 minutes over low heat, stirring continuously.
8. Mix in potatoes, turmeric powder, salt, curry leaves and 2 cups water. Simmer for at least 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, till potatoes are tender. Add 1/2 cup water if kurma is too thick.
9. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with roti or puri.

Note: Instead of simmering the potatoes, they can be cooked under pressure for 5 minutes.

Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar
Praveen Kumar founded Awesome Cuisine, a platform created in 2008 to showcase India's vibrant culinary heritage. A digital marketer by profession and a passionate food lover, Praveen has been exploring the world of food since his school days. With Awesome Cuisine, he combines his expertise in digital marketing with his deep love for food, sharing delicious recipes and inspiring others to appreciate the joy of cooking. Through Awesome Cuisine, he invites you to join him on a flavorful journey and discover the wonders of Indian cuisine.

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