Ingredients
7 -8 red potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seed
2 teaspoons split Urad Dal
1/2 teaspoon asafetida powder
6 -7 fresh curry leaves
1 large red onion, diced
2 large tomatoes, diced
5 small fresh green chilies
1/2 tablespoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons red chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3/4 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons oil (for frying)
Preparation
1 Boil potatoes until soft. Drain. Set aside.
2 Heat oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal, asafetida, and curry leaves. Fry for 1 minute or until the seeds sputter.
3 Add chopped onion and green chiles and fry until golden brown.
4 Add chopped tomatoes and fry until mushy.
5 Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Add in water. Simmer for 1-2 minutes (you should start having a nice gravy!).
6 Mix in potatoes. Cover and let simmer for 5-7 minutes.
