POTATOES WITH CURDS (Kugan )

POTATOES WITH CURDS

1 tbs oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
¼ tsp asafoetida powder
½ tsp tumeric powder

1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
½ tsp chillie powder

Masala to soak and grind fine:
5 dry red chillies
½ bay leaf
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 small piece cinnamon stick
1 clove

3 potatoes, boiled and cubed
Salt to taste
Little water
½ cup well beaten curds
¼ cup coconut , ground coarsely
Little cut coriander leaves for garnishing

Method:

Heat the oil in a wok, add in the cumin, asafoetida and tumeric.
Add in the ginger, garlic and chillie powder, mix well.
Add in the ground paste and fry till oil separates.

Add in the boiled potatoes, salt to taste.
Add in little water and mix every thing well.
When it boils, add in the well beaten curds.

Sim the fire and mix till everything is well combined.
Add in the ground coconut, and stir fry till the dish is
a bit dry. Garnish with the coriander leaves.
Remove and serve hot.