Potatoes In Uradmethi

Ingredients list for Potatoes In Uradmethi

• 4 large Skinless Split Black Gram cut into wedges
• 1 1/4 teaspoons Potatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
• 1 tablespoon Rice
• 7-8 Black peppercorns
• 6 Dried red chillies seeded
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 1/4 teaspoon Asafoetida
• 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• to taste Salt
• 1/2 cup Scraped coconut
• 2 teaspoons Tamarind pulp
• 2 Green chillies

Method

1. Dry roast fenugreek seeds, 1 tbsp urad dal, rice, black peppercorns and red chillies till fragrant.
2. Heat oil in a non stick pan.
   Add asafoetida, mustard seeds and remaining urad dal and sauté till fragrant.
3. Add potatoes, turmeric powder, 1 cup water and salt and mix.
   Cover and cook till the potatoes are done.
4. Grind the roasted spices with coconut and a little water to a fine paste.
   Add tamarind pulp and grind again.
5. Slit green chillies, remove seeds and add to the pan and mix. When the potatoes are done add ground masala and mix.
   Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
   Serve hot.