Name: Traditional Spiced Potato Curry with masala poori and Boondi Raita recipe by hema khanna at BetterButter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Spiced Potato Curry-; Potatoes, 4, boiled; Tomatoes, 3; Ginger, 1inch piece; Green chilli, 1; Cardamom, 2; Lavang, 1; Cumin seeds, 1tsp; Asafoetida, pinch; Bay leaf, 2; Red chilli powder, 1tsp; Coriander powder, 3/4tsp; Turmeric powder, 3/4tsp; Garam masala, 1tsp; Dry mango powder, 1/2tsp; Coriander leaves, handful, chopped; Ghee, few drops; Wheat flour, 2tsp; Salt, to taste; Water, 2+1/2 cup; Oil, as required; Masala Poori-; Urad Dal powder, 1/2 cup; Turmeric powder, 1/4tsp; Red chilli powder, 1tsp; Coriander powder, 3/4tsp; Garam masala, 1tsp; Roasted cumin seeds, 1/2tsp; Coriander seeds, 4-5, crushed; Water, little

ABOUT Traditional Spiced Potato Curry with masala poori and Boondi Raita RECIPE

A very traditional and common dish which is served all over North India as it is relatively inexpensive and even high on taste. You can enjoy this combination at any time of the day. This dish is not only served in India but in the other countries too. Making the pooris with spiced urad dal paste not only enhances it's health quotient but also taste too.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Spiced Potato Curry-
Potatoes, 4, boiled
Tomatoes, 3
Ginger, 1inch piece
Green chilli, 1
Cardamom, 2
Lavang, 1
Cumin seeds, 1tsp
Asafoetida, pinch
Bay leaf, 2
Red chilli powder, 1tsp
Coriander powder, 3/4tsp
Turmeric powder, 3/4tsp
Garam masala, 1tsp
Dry mango powder, 1/2tsp
Coriander leaves, handful, chopped
Ghee, few drops
Wheat flour, 2tsp
Salt, to taste
Water, 2+1/2 cup
Oil, as required
Masala Poori-
Urad Dal powder, 1/2 cup
Turmeric powder, 1/4tsp
Red chilli powder, 1tsp
Coriander powder, 3/4tsp
Garam masala, 1tsp
Roasted cumin seeds, 1/2tsp
Coriander seeds, 4-5, crushed
Water, little
Wheat flour, 1 cup
Salt, to taste
Oil, 1tsp
Oil, for frying
Boondi Raita-
Curd, 1 bowl
Salt, to taste
Red chilli powder, 1/2tsp
Coriander powder, 1tsp
Milk, 1/4 cup
Boondi, 1/2-3/4 cup or to taste

Instructions

Spiced Potato Curry- Initially take boiled potatoes, peel and break them.
Take a grinder and add potatoes, ginger, green chilli, cardamom, lavang and grind them to paste.
Now take a pressure cooker and add oil then add cumin seeds and when crackles add asafoetida, bay leaf and simmer the flame.
Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and saute for a minute.
Now add tomato puree and cook for 2 minutes.
Now add potatoes and water and mix.
Add in salt, garam masala, dry mango powder, coriander leaves and mix.
Take a fry pan and add ghee and slightly roast the wheat flour and then add it to the cooker.
Now pressure cook for 1 whistle and simmer for 5 minutes.
Switch off the flame and your tasty spiced potato curry is ready.
Masala Poori- Take urad dal powder in a bowl and add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala, cumin seeds, coriander seeds and little water and mix and make a thick paste.
Keep aside for 6-7 minutes.
Take wheat flour and add salt, oil and urad dal paste and prepare a smooth dough with help of warm water.
Keep aside covered for 10 minutes.
Apply little oil in hands and knead the dough again.
Take out balls and roll flat and prepare the pooris.
Boondi Raita- Take a bowl and add curd, salt, red chilli powder, coriander powder and mix.
Now add milk, Boondi and mix well. Your raita is also ready.

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