Recipe Archives->Salads Potato->Indian Style 01

 
Potato Salad, South Indian style
 
1 lb potatoes
salt to taste
1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
 
2 tsps oil
1 tsp black mustard seed
1 tsp cumin seed
1 tsp black gram dal (urad dal), washed
1 tsp Bengal gram dal (chana dal), washed
1 red chilli, halved
1/4 tsp asafoetida
a few curry leaves
 
Peel and dice 1 lb of potatoes (Yellow Finn or Yukon Gold are best).
Boil until barely tender.  Drain, sprinkle with salt and set aside
to cool.
 
Heat 2 tsps oil in heavy frying pan or skillet.  Add the mustard
seeds, cumin seeds, black gram dal, Bengal gram dal, halved red
chilli, asafoetida powder, and a few curry leaves.
 
When the mustard seeds splutter, add the diced potato and toss
together until potato pieces are coated.  Add a few drops of water
and cover for a couple of minutes.  Transfer to large bowl and let
cool completely.
 
Add the well-mixed yogurt and blend thoroughly.
 
Serve cold or at room temperature.
 

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