Methi Aloo Stir Fry

Prep Time:10 m      Cook Time:20 m

Serves:3

Ingredientsd 

Potato              - 2

Methi Leaves   - a fist ful

Mustard Seeds - to splutter

Cumin Seeds    - 1/2 tsp

Curry Leaves    - 2 sprig

Chilli Powder   - 3/4 tsp

Salt                   - to taste

Oil                    - 2 tsp

Method

• Heat oil in a pan,splutter mustard seeds,cumin seeds,add curry leaves and chopped potatoes.Toss them well,add salt and saute the potatoes for five minutes.Then add chilli powder, sprinkle water,cover with a lid and cook for further five minutes till the potatoes are soft.
                                     
     
• Now add roughly chopped methi leaves and toss them well.Saute for two more minutes and serve.
                              
  

Little Words

• A nice combo for rice,curd rice,sambhar rice,chappathi..can be used as a filling for sandwiches.
• Potatoes can be fried in the pan by adding little more oil or can be parboiled and then tossed in.

Urulaikizhangu Bonda

Prep Time:20 m      Cook Time:30 m

Makes:15 - 20

Ingredients

Potato                   - 4

Onion                   - 1

Green Chilli         - 3

Curry Leaves       - 2 sprigs

Coriander Leaves - 2 tblsp

Mustard Seeds     - to splutter

Amchur powder   - 1/4 tsp(optional)

Garam Masala      - 1/4 tsp

Salt                       - to taste
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
Oil                        - to deep fry
For the outer covering
Gram Flour     - 1 cup
Salt                  - to taste
Chilli Powder  - 1/4 tsp
Bicarb of soda - a pinch

Method

• Boil and mash the potatoes.Prepare the batter for the outer covering.
     
• Heat two teaspoons of oil,splutter mustard seeds,add curry leaves,green chilli,onion and saute well.Add turmeric powder,mashed potato,amchur powder,garam masala ,coriander leaves and mix them well.Let this cool slightly and make small balls.Meanwhile heat oil to deep fry.
                                  
                           
     
• Dip the balls one by one in the batter and fry them in hot oil till golden colour and serve with any desired side dish.
                                             
     

Little Words

• For kids green chilli can be avoided.
• The last picture is plain mashed potato coated in the batter and deep fried.
• A perfect teatime snack and divine on a rainy day.
• If you have mashed potato this snack could be made in a jiffy.