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Gujarati Khattai Alu
 Ingredients
1 lb Floury potatoes
1 T Tamarind pulp
1/4 c Water
2 t Brown sugar
1 1/2 T Ghee or oil
1/2 t Black mustard seeds
1/2 t Ground turmeric
1/2 t Cayenne or ground chili pdr
1 t Ground coriander
1 t Ground cumin
1 t Salt
2 Fresh green chilies, seeded And thinly sliced
2 T Desiccated coconut
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Method
- Peel and dice potatoes.
- Soak tamarind in hot water for 5 minutes and then squeeze it firmly to extract all the juice and strain the liquid through a seive.
- Dissolve the sugar in the liquid.
- Heat the ghee or oil and fry the mustard seeds until they pop.
- Add the turmeric, cayenne or chili, coriander and cumin and fry for about 1 minute on low.
- Add the potatoes and toss for about a minute. Sprinkle with salt and little water, (about 1/4 cup) cover tightly and cook on a very low flame for about 15 minutes. Add the tamarind juice, sliced chilies and coconut and stir well. Cover and cook for about 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through. Serve hot with rice or chapatis.
Serves - 4 Courtesy : Gujaratplus.com |
