Monday, March 21, 2011

Radish and Potato curry

Classic Radish potato curry is a blend of 2 different veggies which goes well with all different kind of Roti's. Radish is a good source of vitamin c and calcium, helps in the reduction of cholesterol and blood pressure. Potato on the other hand is good source of carbohydrate and an easy to digest food, reading about the health benefits of both the veggie I decided to prepare a curry with both the veggies.


Ingredients:


Radish - 2(Peeled and cut in to chunks)
Potato - 1(Peeled cut in to chunks)
Onions - 2(finely chopped)
Tomato - 1(finely chopped)
Garlic - 1 teasppon(finely chopped)
Coriander leaves - finely chopped(to garnish)
Lemon - to sqeeze
Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
Mustard seeds - 1 teaspoon
Chilli powder - 1 teaspoon
Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
Salt - to taste
Oil - 4 tablespoon
Water - 1/2 cup


Directions:


1. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add a teaspoon of mustard seeds once they crackle add a teaspoon of cumin seeds, garlic and fry them till it turns brown.
2. Add the finely chopped onions and fry them till they get a golden brown color, then add chopped tomato fry them till it loses all its water content.
3. Now you can add in a teaspoon of chilli powder, garam masala powder and salt according to your taste. To this sauted mixture add the potato and radish and give them a uniform stir so that they mix well with the spices and cooks evenly.
4. Add 1/2 cup of water and close the pan with the lid and wait until they cook and all water eveporates giving it a thick consistency with the potato being mashed well.
5. Transfer the preparation in to the serving bowl and squeeze lemon for taste and garnish them with coriander leaves.
6. Serve them hot with Roti's.






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