Potato Podimas / Mashed Potatoes - South Indian Style

Here is a South Indian variation of mashed potatoes with mild seasoning!  Potatoes are a very good source of Carbohydrates, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Manganese and Dietary Fibre; so eat potatoes in a healthy way for its nutritional benefits.

Ingredients:

Potato - 2
Onion -1(finely chopped)
Ginger - 1" inch piece ( grated)
Red chillies - 3
Coconut - 1tbsp
Salt - To taste
Turmeric powder - ½ tsp

For seasoning:

Mustard seeds - ¾ tsp
Urad dhal - 1 tsp
Channa dhal -1tsp
Cumin seeds - ½ tsp(optional)

Hing (Asafoetida) - a pinch

Curry leaves - 1 sprig

Directions:

Pressure cook the Potatoes until it becomes soft and mash it roughly (not like a paste); keep aside.

Heat oil in a Kadai; add all the ingredients under "For seasoning" one by one.

After it crackles add chopped Onion, Ginger and red chillies.  Fry till Onion becomes translucent.

Now add Turmeric Powder,  Salt and mashed Potatoes; continue mixing in a low flame till it is mixed properly.

Then, sprinkle grated coconut and give it a thorough mix and serve.

Note:

You can  also substitute green chillies for red chillies.