Urulakazhangu koottu (potatoes in tamarind & coconut gravy)

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1kilogramsPotatoes; boiled and mashed
¼kilogramsOnion; peeled & chopped
1teaspoonTurmeric
1Sprig curry leaves; cleaned
Salt; to taste -To Grind---
8Red chiles; fried
½teaspoonAsafoetida
1smallCoconut; grated
1Marble-sized ball of tamarind
1Sprig curry leaves; cleaned -For Seasoning---
teaspoonMustard seeds
2teaspoonsBlack gram dal
2Red chiles; broken
4tablespoonsCoconut oil

Directions

Grind together red chilies, asafoetida, grated coconut, tamarind and curry leaves to a thick paste adding a little water. Heat oil and add mustard seeds, black gram dal and red chilies. When brown, add onions and turmeric.

Fry until onions become golden. Add mashed potatoes, coconut paste, salt, half cup water and curry leaves. Bring to a boil and serve hot.

From: Southern Delights (Recipes To Remember From Palakkad) by Parwathy Akhileswaran

Recipe by: Southern Delights by Parwathy Akhileswaran Posted to recipelu-digest by Sharon Raghavachary <schary@...> on Feb 17, 1998