Potato masala | Aloo masala

Potato Masala, is an Indian side dish recipe made with potatoes, onions, carrots and tomatoes cooked in mild spices. Potato masala is most commonly served with masala dosa as a filling. It can also be served with poori, as a filling for roti rolls (wraps), sandwich and even with rice.

Ingredients

• 2 potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 small carrot, finely chopped
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• 2 – 3 green chilies, chopped
• 1 strand curry leaves
• 2 tsp oil
• 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• salt to taste
• 1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped

Method

• Heat oil in a kadai, splutter mustard seeds, add onion, green chilies, curry leaves, salt and sauté until translucent.
• Now add turmeric powder and mix well. Further add carrot, tomato and mashed potato.
• Add about 1/4 cup water and mix well. Cover and cook on low flame for 5 minutes.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and place a portion of the potato masala on the dosa or serve it with poori.