Wednesday 6 March 2013

Potato Podimas / Mashed Potatoes - South Indian Style

Here is a South Indian variation of mashed potatoes with mild seasoning!  Potatoes are a very good source of Carbohydrates, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Manganese and Dietary Fibre; so eat potatoes in a healthy way for its nutritional benefits.


Ingredients:

Potato - 2
Onion -1(finely chopped)
Ginger - 1" inch piece ( grated)
Red chillies - 3
Coconut - 1tbsp
Salt - To taste
Turmeric powder - ½ tsp


For seasoning:

Mustard seeds - ¾ tsp
Urad dhal - 1 tsp
Channa dhal -1tsp
Cumin seeds -
 ½ tsp(optional)
Hing (Asafoetida) - a pinch
Curry leaves - 1 sprig

Directions:

Pressure cook the Potatoes until it becomes soft and mash it roughly (not like a paste); keep aside.

Heat oil in a Kadai; add all the ingredients under "For seasoning" one by one.

After it crackles add chopped Onion, Ginger and red chillies.  Fry till Onion becomes translucent.
Now add Turmeric Powder,  Salt and mashed Potatoes; continue mixing in a low flame till it is mixed properly.

Then, sprinkle grated coconut and give it a thorough mix and serve.


Note:

You can  also substitute green chillies for red chillies.

15 comments:

  1. Looks delicious.. My favorite..

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  2. Yummy looking, just want to grab a spoon & dive in!!
    Lovely recipe and pic, Poornima!!

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  3. VEry simple and tasty recipe.. goes well with variety rice.. lovely

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  5. Loved your recipe already!!!
    Happy Women's day, Poornima!!!

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  6. lovely recipe...looks yummy..
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  7. Potato mash looks lovely.. best combo with poori..:)
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    Happy blogging..
    Reva

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  8. Potato podimas is tasty with coconut. tried with poori.

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  9. Thank you sindhu,it's your encouraging feedback that keeps me going.

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  10. So yummy Poornima! Wonderful dish!!

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  11. Haven't done it for a while.. tempting too much.. done nicely

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  12. Adults and kids will love this dish. Tasty dish

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