Aloo Bhaji for Dosa/Poori (Yellow Potato Dry Vegetable Curry)

This aloo (potato) sabji is a very common dish made in almost every household. This complements well with poori, dosa or even a plain sandwich. I actually reserve this to make on the days I prepare masala dosas or on special occasions like today, we celebrated Holi-festival of colors. Made it with ragi poori and everyone enjoyed it. It qualifies as a buffet dish as it's easy to make and has very less room for error. So Aloo Bhaji is a good dish to keep in mind when it comes to easy entertainment.

Let's check out the recipe:

Ingredients:

• 3 med size potatoes boiled*
• 1 onion large sliced
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 2-inch ginger thinly julienned or chopped
• 1/2 tsp urad dal (black gram split)
• 10 curry leaf
• 2-3 green chillies slit
• 1 tsp turmeric (haldi)
• salt as per taste 
• chopped cilantro for garnish
• 2 tbsp oil

Preparation:

• Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add mustard seeds once it splutters add urad dal, keep stirring, once it starts to brown add slit green chillies, curry leaves, and ginger, saute quickly for a minute and add sliced onions. 
• Let it cook for 2 minutes. Add turmeric and let the onion turn translucent. Keep stirring in between.
• Roughly chop the boiled potatoes and mix it with the onions. Add salt and let it cook on med-sim flame for 4-5 minutes. Add a little water if it is too dry. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with dosa or poori.

njoY!! happY cookinG!!

Note:* Add 3 cups of water for 3 med size potatoes and pressure cook for 3-4 whistles. You can also cook it in a vessel for around 30-40 minutes. When you pierce a knife, it must come out smooth, that's when your potatoes are done.

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. So let's not ditch this humble vegetable :)