White Potato Curry

Recipe No: 165
This is a dish that I happened to taste at one of my friend’s house, when we went there  for dinner. The spread was spectacular with Appam, Mutton Curry, Chicken Biriyani etc: But without screaming its presence there sat a white Potato curry at the end of the table. In between all those non vegetarian extravaganza this humble Potato Curry left unnoticed until I licked a bit of it. To my surprise it was bold in flavor, and very easy to make.

Ingredients                                            Serves 4

• Potato cut into big cubes.……2 big (approximately 2 heaping cups)
• Oil…………………………………..2 Tablespoons
• Whole Spices crushed well….3 Cardamom, 6 Cloves, 1 small Cinnamon piece
• Onion sliced thin……….………1/2 Cup
• Ginger chopped……….………..1  Tablespoon
• Indian Green Chilly slit………5-8 (depending on your taste)
• Curry Leaves…………………….3 Sprigs
• Thin Coconut Milk…….………1 ½ Cups
• Thick Coconut Milk…...………1 Cup
• Garam Masala Powder..………1/2 Teaspoon
• Vinegar…………………………….3/4 Teaspoon
• Salt as needed

Method of Preparation

1. Heat Oil in a pan on medium high heat and fry crushed whole Spices till fragrant.
2. Add Onion, Green Chilly, Ginger and Curry Leaves; saute till the Onion is translucent. (Let it become translucent really good, otherwise the Curry will be slightly sweet.)   
3. Add Potato, thin Coconut Milk and Salt; cover the pan and let it cook till the Potatoes are soft. (Let the gravy reduce a bit, as we are adding Thick Coconut milk)
4. Add Thick Coconut Milk, Vinegar and Garam Masala Powder; mix well and let it start to boil.
5. Tear some Curry Leaves on top; switch off the stove, cover the pan and let it sit for 15 minutes before serving.
6. Serve warm with Palappam (Kerala laced Pancakes) or Bread.    

Notes:

• Don’t leave the Curry Leaves out, as it adds a lot of flavor.
• Don’t forget to crush the whole Spices really good.
• Don’t brown the Onions while sauteing or the Curry will lose its white color; at the same time do saute it good or the Curry will be slightly on the sweet side.
• If the Curry is thin for you, mash one or two Potatoes, but take into consideration that the gravy will thicken as it sits.

 





Make it, enjoy the deliciousness and 
serve it to your family with love…