Urulaikizhangu Podimaas (Potato Podimaas)

Potato podimas is usually prepared on festival days. It can be prepared quickly with just a teaspoon of oil.

Ingredients

• Potatoes – 1/2 kg
• Oil – 1 tsp
• Coconut – 2 tbs grated
• Curry leaves – 1 twig
• Coriander leaves – 1 tbs chopped
• Green chili – 1no
• Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
• Urad dal – 1 tsp
• Cashew – 4 to 5 chopped ( Optional)
• Lemon juice – 1 tbs ( optional)
• Salt – to taste

Method

1. Wash and pressure cook the potatoes. Peel the cooked potatoes and mash well.
2. Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds. When it crackles add urad dal and cashew.
3. Saute till golden. Add chopped curry leaves and green chili.
4. Saute for a minute and add the mashed potatoes. Mix well.
5. Add salt and coconut and mix well.Take off the heat.
6. Add lemon juice and mix well.( Optional)
7. Decorate with chopped coriander leaves.

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