Potato Sagu Masala

Ingredients

• Potato - 3 whole
• Green chili - 2 whole
• Onion - 2 whole
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Bengal gram daal (urad dal) - 1 tsp
• Potato sagu masala - 3 tsp
• Lemon juice - 1/2 tsp
• Curry leaves, as required
• Ginger - 1/2 piece
• Salt, to taste
• Cooking oil
• Water, as required

Instructions

1. 1Cook the potatoes until they are tender through; peel them while warm, mash them until smooth, and set aside so they are ready to add to the pan.
2. 2Heat the cooking oil in a pan until hot, then add the mustard seeds and Bengal gram daal; let the mustard seeds splutter and the dal turn golden and fragrant.
3. 3Add the onion, green chilies and ginger to the pan and sauté until the onion is soft and golden brown, watching for a sweet, caramelized aroma.
4. 4Stir in the potato sagu masala, then pour in the lemon juice and add salt; cook the spices for a moment so they bloom and coat the onions.
5. 5Add the mashed potatoes and a little water to reach your desired consistency, mix thoroughly, and simmer for about 5 minutes so the flavors meld.
6. 6Tuck in the curry leaves at the end and give everything one final stir to release their aroma.
7. 7Serve hot with your favorite Indian bread.
8. 8Optional: offer a dollop of plain yogurt or a wedge of lemon on the side for brightness.