Chettinad Style Potato Fry (Urulai Chettinad)

Baby Potatoes have a special place in my kitchen. They can be cooked in a variety of ways. The most common and often prepared dish is of course Dum Alu . I have also prepared spicy curry with these cuties using red chilli powder and salt . Yet another favourite of mine is tossing the boiled potatoes with butter, salt and pepper powder and serving them with Soup. 
But this recipe of cooking them in chettinadu style with  shallots and  coated with a spicy roasted masala appealed a lot. Sanjeev Kapur's recipe was altered a little and the curry was a super hit!

Ingredients:-

• Baby Potatoes -250gms
• Shallots - 12
• Curry Leaves - few
• Mustard - 1tsp
• Oil - 1 tsp

For Dry Roast and Powder:_

• Urad Dal - 1 tbsp
• Red Chillis - 2 to 3
• Black Pepper Corn - 1 tbsp

Method:-
The quantity for the roasted masala can be altered to suit your taste buds. Generally Chettinad style recipes are a little higher on the spicy side. You can grind this powder and store for use in other gravies/curries .
Peel the boiled potatoes and with a toothpick, prick a few holes in each one of them and set aside. This is to ensure that the spices are fully absorbeds by the potatoes.
Dry roast  the ingredients for the masala. 

Cool and pound to a coarse powder.

Heat oil in a kadai. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves, shallots and sauté till they turn translucent. 

Add potatoes, stir and add salt. Add the masala powder and mix. Cook over low heat till they turn a delightful golden brown . 

Serve hot with rice or rotis.

Sending this recipe to Aipi's Bookmarked Recipes - Tuesday

 Also, Sending this dish to Akila's Event DNSW:C