Aloo Sabji (Dry Potato Fry)

The worst part of going on a diet is to avoid Potatoes! Potatoes = Carbs!!! Imagine the odds when it is one of your favorites!! I forget all about Carbs and weight when I dig into this simple and yummy sabji or the dry fry potato. You can try this on one of those days when you are not in a great mood for elaborate cooking and want to wind up quick. I bet, you will love it.

Ingredients

• 3 medium Potatoes
• 2 T Oil, 2 pinch Mustard seeds
• 1/4 t Cumin Seeds
• 1/8 t Asafoetida
• 1/4 t Turmeric Powder,
• 1/2 t Urad Dal (optional)
• 1/2 t Ginger paste
• 4 green chilies or to taste, slit lengthwise
• 4-5 curry leaves
• 1/4 C Cilantro, finely chopped
• Salt to taste
• 1 t lemon juice (optional)
• 2 T Cilantro for garnishing

Method

• Boil and peel potatoes, make small cubes (2 cm).
• Heat oil in a nonstick pan or Kadai.
• Add mustard seeds, allow to crackle.
• Add Cumin, Asafoetida, Turmeric powder, and Urad dal.
• Once urad dal becomes little golden in color, add ginger paste, green chilies and curry leaves.
• Also, add 1/4 cup Cilantro, saute for 5 to 10 seconds and add potato cubes.
• Mix gently with spatula.
• Do not mix vigorously it could crumble the cubes.
• Sprinkle salt to taste. Cover the pan and cook over medium low heat for 5 to 7 minutes.
• Stir in between. Add lemon juice and mix well.
• Garnish with Cilantro.
• Serve Potato bhaji with Puri or Chapati.

Courtesy: A friend