Masala Aloo

This is good spicy, very easy potato recipe that goes particularly well with coconut rotis.

The Recipe

4-5 medium boiled potaoes, peeled and cubed into biggish chunks
1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds (methi)
1 tsp black mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp tumeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder
2 medium tomatoes chopped
curry leave 1 sprig
fresh chillies 2-3 slit down the middle
salt to taste
oil

Heat the oil and add the mustard seeds. Once they begin spluttering add the fenugreek seeds and the rest of the powdered spices. Fry a bit and add the tomatoes and salt. Cook till tomatoes are pulpy, add the curry leaves and potatoes and a bit of water. Mix well add the chillies and remove from heat. Serve hot. If you like add a teaspoon of pure ghee over the finished dish.

Note: aloo is the Indian word for potato.