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Saturday, September 22, 2012

Chaat style Potato

Potato is one of the veggie that is liked by most...Every one enjoys eating it..and its a very flexible veggie...You can make it in any form and it never tastes terrible...whatever spices may be used or what ever cooking technique is used..
It is one of the fave veggies of my son too...I try cooking it in many forms and this is one among them..



Potatoes-2 nos
Coriander seeds-1 tsp
Cumin-1/4 tsp
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Onion-1/4 (finely chopped)
Turmeric-1/4 tsp
Chili powder-1/4 tsp
Oil-1 tsp
Onion greens-1 (finely sliced)
Lemon juice-1tsp
Cilantro-2 tsp(chopped)
Dried red chili flakes-to sprinkle
Salt and black pepper to taste



Method of Preparation:
1. Wash and peel the skin of potatoes and cut them to small(1/2 inch) cubes. Boil them in water until it is cooked but firm when fork is inserted.Set aside
2. Using a motar and pestle, coarsely crush the coriander seeds. Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Add the mustard seeds, cumin and crushed coriander seeds. Fry till mustard pops.
3. Add the onion and fry it till golden on low heat.Add turmeric and chili powder and stir to combine. Add salt and pepper to it.
4. Add the potato cubes and fry for few minutes for flavors to combine. Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice, onion greens and cilantro. Add more salt if needed. Sprinkle the chili flakes for heat.Serve warm as a tea time chaat or as side for rice or rotis.





25 comments:

  1. yes love potatoes and the chat looks wonderful.

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  2. Awesome post Reshmi.I love such cute recipes.

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  3. Chaat looks sooo yummy.. fork licking good :)

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  4. Great idea. I always make them and eat them with rice and sambar.

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  5. nice snaps and a nice color coordination and good presentation.

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  6. Chaat with potato is very nice idea. Looks delicious.

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  7. Looks so flavorful and delicious!!

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  8. Looks so flavourful and delicious!!

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  9. True,potatoes are very versatile..Yummy chat with great tempting clicks!!
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  10. Wow!!love this recipe & love the way you presented it....

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  11. innovative chat with tempting clicks Reshmi

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  12. What a great simple recipe! Those cups look cute.

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  13. This looks super inviting & awesome!!
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  14. Cant take my eyes from ur clicks, fabulous chaat style potato.

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  15. What a wonderful way to serve potatoes. These look delicious and beg to be tried. I hope you are having a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  16. wow such cute clicks! loved the way you presented.

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  17. Beautiful pics with a yummy recipe..

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