Potato & onion koora

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Stephen Ceideburg
4mediumsPotatoes, peeled
½teaspoonTurmeric
1tablespoonCorn oil
1tablespoonChana dal
1tablespoonUrad dal
2Dried red chiles, broken into pieces by hand
2teaspoonsMustard seeds
1One-inch cube fresh ginger, peeled and minced
2Fresh green chiles, minced
1largeOnion, thinly sliced
Salt to taste
1teaspoonFresh lemon juice

Directions

Cut potatoes into 2-inch cubes, boil until tender and drain. Add half the turmeric and mash lightly with a large fork. It should still be quite chunky. Keep warm.

Heat oil in a medium saucepan or skillet until hot. Turn heat to golden, add ginger and fresh green chiles. Stir for 3 minutes.

Add sliced onion, salt and remaining turmeric. Cook until onion is soft and transparent. Add a few drops of water if mixture looks too dry. Add to potatoes and mix well. Add lemon juice. Serve warm.

Courtesy, Sue Sista of "Sue's India Cuisine", San Jose and Mountain View. From the San Jose Mercury News, 6/9/93.