Sakkara Valli Kizangu Pattani Masala

2h 3m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Blanch the cubed sweet potatoes and peas in boiling water with a pinch of salt for 20 seconds. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
  3. 3Add urad dal and sauté until golden brown.
  4. 4Toss in cumin seeds, curry leaves, and a pinch of asafoetida powder (hing) for added flavor.
  5. 5Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  6. 6Stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw smell disappears.
  7. 7Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Cook until the tomatoes soften and the oil separates.
  8. 8Add the blanched sweet potatoes and peas. Stir gently to coat them with the masala.
  9. 9Add 1/2 cup water (or as needed) and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  10. 10Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup fresh/frozen peas
  • 2 medium onion
  • 2 medium tomato
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 0.25 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 pinch asafoetida powder (hing)
  • 1 taste salt
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 5 red chilly dry
  • 0.5 tsp cumin seeds
  • 0.5 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp urad dal
  • 1 sprig curry leaves
  • 1 garnish fresh coriander leaves

Equipment

panstraineridli steamer