Batata Song (Spicy and Tangy Potato Curry)

BATATA SONG CURRY

Ok, I know, you must be either smiling, rolling your eyes, laughing or mocking looking at the name of the dish :) I don't blame you because I make fun of it myself :) It is a famous Konkani potato curry, and once you will taste it, you are going to make it again :) It's USP is, less is more. Quick, easy, spicy and tangy! Goes well with rotis, pooris and rice.
Let us check out the recipe:

Ingredients:

• 3 medium size potato
• 1 big onion finely chopped
• 3 tsp chilly powder (as per your taste, this is actually spicy dish)
• 3/4 tsp tamarind pulp (adjust this as per your chilly pwd quantity)
• salt to taste
• pinch of turmeric (haldi)
• 1 cup water (or more)
• 2 tbsp oil (or more)

Preparation:

• Cook potatoes and chop roughly. You can cook it in a pressure cooker for 3-4 whistles or cook in microwave for 15 minutes with 5 minutes interval or simply boil in a vessel with water till potatoes are done.
• In a pan, heat oil and add onions, saute till golden brown. Add chilly powder, turmeric, tamarind pulp and saute for a minute. 
• Add water and chopped potatoes along with salt. Mix everything nicely and let it cook for few minutes. Potatoes soak in the water, so add water if you want it thin and adjust spices if need be (you just have to play with chilli pwd and tamarind pulp) :)
• Garnish with cilantro and serve hot!

njoY!! happY cookinG!!

Health Benefits:
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 :)