Batata Talasani (Spicy Potato Dry Vegetable)

This fries or straw cut potato vegetable dish is one of the first dishes I learnt to make after I got married :) Very easy and very yummy tasting batata talasani is a Konkani recipe. Lots of curry leaves, garlic along with asafoetida and chilli powder go in the making of this spicy talasani which in return makes 'Potato' the hero of this aromatic flavorful dish. I actually like this to eat with methi parathas(theplas) too, not sure why but the combo is deadly :)
So let's get to the recipe:

SPICY POTATO DRY VEGETABLE DISH

Ingredients:

• 3 med* size potato (fries or straw or matchstick cut)
• 1 or 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tbsp chilli pwd
• 1/2 tsp turmeric (haldi)
• 1/2 tsp asafoetida
• 2 sprigs of curry leaves
• 3-4 big pods of garlic chopped
• salt as per taste
• handful of chopped cilantro
• 1 tsp lemon juice

BATATA TALASANI

Preparation:

• In a non-stick pan, heat oil, add mustard seeds, once it starts spluttering, lower the flame to med-sim, add garlic, curry leaves saute quickly for few sec, add asafoetida, turmeric, chilli pwd, saute quickly else it will burn.
• Add potatoes, mix with the masalas, add salt as per taste and mix again. Close the lid and on low flame cook the potatoes till done for 10-12 minutes. Stir the potato mixture in between.
• Garnish with the lemon juice and cilantro. Serve hot with Roti or Rice.

njoY!! happyY cookinG!!

*Note: You should get about 3 cups of fries cut potatoes. Please adjust chilli pwd as per your taste. I like it spicy :)

Nutrition Facts: The humble potato is vastly underrated in terms of nutritional benefits. Due to the increased interest in foods that are low-carb or low-glycemic index, the potato has unjustly earned a bad reputation. Potatoes consumed in simple roasted, grilled, boiled, steamed manner with little or no oil/butter is very healthy and nutritious for health. It is loaded with calcium, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, iron that helps in having strong bones. It has vitamin B6 which supports heart health. Choline is a very important and versatile nutrient in potatoes that helps with sleep, muscle movement, learning and memory.