Potato Masala
Recipe Summary
- A simple and flavorful Indian potato masala recipe, perfect as a side dish for lunch or dinner, or as a breakfast item. This vegetarian dish features boiled and lightly mashed potatoes cooked with aromatic spices, onions, green peas, and a hint of lemon juice.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Potatoes - peeled and chopped 2 cups
- Water 1 1/4 cups
- Salt (or to taste) 2 tsp
- Oil 1 TBSP
- Mustard Seeds (Rai) 1/2 tsp
- Cumin seeds (Jeera) 1/2 tsp
- Curry Leaves (Kadi Patta) 7-8
- Asafoetida (Hing) - Optional 1 Pinch
- Split Chickpeas or Bengal Gram (Chana Dal) 1 TBSP
- Dried Red Chillies - broken into pieces (or to taste) 3
- White Lentils (Urad Dal) 1 tsp
- Ginger - finely chopped 1 tsp
- Onions - sliced 1 1/2 cups
- Turmeric (Haldi) Powder 1/2 tsp
- Green Peas 1/4 cup
- Lemon Juice (or to taste) 1 1/2 tsp
- Cilantro (Coriander) - chopped 1/4 cup
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Curry leaves?
- 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
No Asafoetida (hing)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder + 1/4 tsp onion powder
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Lemon juice?
- Lime juice (1:1)
- 1/2 the amount white vinegar — In dressings, savory dishes.
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Boil Potatoes
In a pan, add 2 cups of peeled and chopped potatoes, 1 cup of water, and 1 tsp of salt. Cook on medium heat until the potatoes are soft and can be easily broken with a spoon. This should take about .
Step 2: Mash Potatoes
Remove the pan from heat and let the potatoes cool down slightly. Then, mash the potatoes lightly with a potato masher or spoon, leaving some chunks for texture.
Step 3: Prepare Tempering
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a separate pan on medium heat. Add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds and let them splutter. Then add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 7-8 curry leaves, and 1 pinch of asafoetida (optional).
Step 4: Add Lentils and Chillies
Add 3 dried red chillies (broken into pieces), 1 tablespoon of split chickpeas (chana dal), and 1 tsp of white lentils (urad dal) to the pan. Sauté for until the lentils turn golden brown.
Step 5: Sauté Onions and Spices
Add 1 tsp of finely chopped ginger, 1 1/2 cups of sliced onions, 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder, and 1 tsp of salt to the pan. Mix well and cook until the onions are slightly soft and translucent, about .
Step 6: Add Green Peas
Add 1/4 cup of green peas to the pan with the sautéed onions and spices. Sauté for another until the green peas are cooked through.
Step 7: Combine with Potatoes
Add the slightly mashed potatoes to the pan. Pour in 1/4 cup of water and 1 1/2 tsp of lemon juice (or to taste). Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and let the mixture simmer for , allowing the flavors to meld.
Step 8: Garnish and Serve
Finally, add 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro (coriander) to the potato masala. Mix well and serve hot as a delicious side dish or part of a meal.
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