Urulai podimas

Here is a simple and a traditional south indian way of making mashed potatoes. The fresh flavours from the lemon and the tangy potatoes is sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients

Potatoes - 3 medium
oil - 1 tbsp
mustard seeds - 1 tsp
urad dal - 1 tsp
Asafoetida
Green chillies - 3
turmeric - 1 tsp
Ginger - 1 small piece
Salt to taste
Lemon juice
Coriander leaves finely chopped

Method

Boil the potatoes and mash them finely.

Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, urad dal, asafoetida, turmeric powder, finely chopped ginger and green chillies. Saute them for a while.

Add the mashed potatoes into the pan and mix it well with the seasoning. Cook the potatoes for 2-3 mins in a low flame.

Once it is done, remove the potatoes from the heat. Pour in the lemon juice and mix well.

Garnish it with fresh corainder leaves and serve.