Madurai Potato Masala

MADURAI SPECIAL POTATO MASALA

Madurai Potato Masala popularly known as Kizhangu Pottlam is a spicy masala curry made with Potatoes and its served wrapped in Lotus leaves. Its so famous that one visiting Madurai must try it. 

Ingredients:

1. Potato- 3

2. Oil- 2 tbsp

3. Mustard- 1/2 tsp

4. Cumin- 1/4 tsp

5. Fennel- 1/4 tsp

6. Chopped Garlic- 4

7. Curry leaves- 1 spring

8. Mint leaves- 1 tbsp

9. Coriander leaves- 2 tbsp

10. Green Chilli- 2

11. Chopped Onion- 2

12. Salt- as needed

13. Asafoetida- 1/4 tsp

14. Chilli powder- 1 tsp

15. Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp

16. Gram flour- 2 tbsp

17. Water- 3/4 cup

Cook potatoes in a pressure cooker. Peel and dice into small cubes. 

Heat oil in a pan. Splutter Mustard. Roast Cumin and Fennel. Add Garlic, Mint, Coriander leaves, Curry leaves and Green Chilli. Saute for 1 minute. Add Onion, Asafoetida and salt. Saute till it turns nice and brown. Mix Chilli powder and Turmeric powder. Saute for 1 minute. Add Gram flour and fry for 1 minute. Pour water and let it boil. Add in the cooked Potatoes and slightly mash with the back of the spatula. Roast for 5 minutes and switch off the flame.

Serve hot with Roti, Rice etc.