Masala Potato Mash

About the recipe:
My take on a south Indian potato poriyal, I like to mash it now and then as it incorporates the masala evenly. Hope you give it a try!


Ingredients:

• Potatoes (any kind really, I used red potatoes)- 3
• Onion- 1
• Green Chilli (Serrano peppers in the US)- 1 large
• Tomatoes diced - 2
• Garlic/Garlic paste -1 tsp
• Oil - enough to saute onions

Seasoning:

• Split urad dal (for crunch)
• Black Mustard seeds
• Red chilli powder  - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder -1 tsp
• Cumin powder - 1 tsp
• Curry leaves -  about 10
• Tomato ketchup -1 tsp 
• Salt to taste

How to:

• Boil potatoes 
• Mash boiled potatoes, keep aside
• Heat oil in a pan, add urad dal, mustard, green chillis and ginger garlic paste
• Stir for a few secs till raw garlic smell is gone
• Add onions and wilt them, you can add a bit of sugar to speed up the caramelization
• Spices in, stir.
• Tomatoes in, integrate with masala and stew till a paste is formed
• Add curry leaves
• Add a dash of tomato ketchup, stir
• Add potatoes and vigorously mix the masala with the potato
• Cook for 2 min and remove.
• Serve hot with rice and sambar.