COCONUT ALOO FRY

INGREDIENTS:

Potato--------------------------2 large ones(peeled & cubed to medium sized)

Chilli powder------------------1-1/2 tsp

Garlic pods--------------------4 chopped finely

Oil------------------------------5-7 tbp for shallow frying + 1 tsp

Salt----------------------------as required

Lemon juice-------------------1 tbp

Curry leaves------------------few

Roast and grind to fine powder:

Coriander seeds---------------1 tbp

Cumin seeds------------------1 tbp

Poppy Seeds------------------2 tbp

Dessicated Coconut-----------3 tbp

Cloves--------------------------4

Cinnamon stick---------------1"piece

Cardommon------------------3

DIRECTIONS:

1.Microwave cubed potatoes in turmeric and salt water for 6-8 mins on high.

2.Take a wide pan and on medium heat shallow fry the microwaved potato cubes in batches with 3-4 tbp of oil till slightly browned on the sides.

3.Heat 1 tsp of the oil in a kadai and add chopped garlic,curry leaves and then after a minute add the shallow fried potatoes.

4.Fry them for 2-3 mins then add enough salt,chilli powder .Mix,cook uncovered for 3-5 mins or till the potatoes are completely cooked through.

5.Turn off the heat and add the ground powder,lemon juice and mix well till incorporated.

6.Serve with roti or naan.

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