Potato Mezhukkupuratti / Stir Fry

Ingredients(Serves 4 - 5):

Potatoes                    --   3 - 4 medium size, approx 300 gms
Turmeric Powder  --   ¼ tsp
Chilly Powder          --   3 tsp
Coriander Powder --   2 tsp
Garam Masala         --   ½ tsp
Onions                        --   1 large
Mustard seeds        --   ½ tsp
Curry leaves --   few leaves
Salt --   as required
Oil --   2 - 3 tbsp, I prefer coconut oil

Preparation:

Skin off, clean and cut the potatoes into cubes or rectangles as required.

Add the turmeric powder, chilly powder, coriander powder, garam masala and salt along with 1/4 cup water to the potatoes. Mix well and cook in a wide pan on a low - medium flame. The water will be completely absorbed and the potatoes should be cooked well but not be mushy. Test one or two pieces for doneness. Add few tbsps of water(more water will turn it mushy) if the potatoes are not cooked.

Remove the potatoes from the pan and keep aside or you can use another wide pan to fry onions.

In the wide pan, add oil and mustard seeds. Let it splutter. Add the curry leaves and onions and saute until the onions are brown.

Add the cooked potatoes and mix well until the potatoes are covered with the onions; taking care not to break the potatoes.

Fry for 3 - 4 minutes on a low flame, to make the potatoes crispier.

Serve hot with rice and curry.