Batata Harra - South Indian version

It was decided to be a simple, yet yummy lunch in my family yesterday and pudhina rice along with potato fry were zeroed in on for the menu.

I decided to try a new type of potato dish and found this Lebanese recipe at https://recipes.timesofindia.com/recipes/batata-harra/rs58717347.cms which is a very easy to make tasty dish.

Ingredients:

1. Potato - medium sized - 7 or 8 (cleaned and cut into medium size pieces)
2. Onion - 1 medium sized (finely chopped)
3. Garlic pods - 5 or 6 (peeled and minced)
4. Lemon juice - 1.5 teaspoon
5. Salt - as per taste
6. Black Pepper powder - 2 tablespoons
7. Dry Red chilli powder - 2 pinches
8. Oil - 2 tablespoons
9. Coriander leaves - 2 tablespoons (finely chopped)
10. Cumin seeds or powder - 1 teaspoon
11. Turmeric powder - 2 pinches

Method of Preparation:

1. Saute 1 tablespoon of oil in a kadai, add the potatoes and salt. Saute well.
2. Add 1 cup of water, give a light stir, close the kadai with a lid and boil for 10-15 mins until the potatoes are cooked 90%.
3. Transfer the potatoes onto a plate and add 1 tablespoon oil to the kadai.
4. Add the chopped onions and saute well.
5. Now, add the garlic and saute well till raw smell goes off.
6. Add the turmeric powder and cumin.
7. Stir it and add the potatoes now.
8. Mix the potatoes well with sauted ingredients and add the black pepper powder.
9. Add the chilli powder and lemon juice. Sprinkle water and mix it well.
10. Check the taste now and add salt/ spice as required.
11. Close the kadai with lid and cook well for 3-5 minutes. Once done, turn off the flame, garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

Note:

1. Olive oil or coconut oil is recommended.
2. Cumin and dry red chilli powder are optional.
3. Above said quantity yields 5-6 serves.