ROASTED BABY POTATOES

Andhra style preparation of baby potatoes can be a good competition for any non vegetarian dish. This dish has always been popular and in demand. It simply elevates the value of the humble vegetable.

Whenever you are looking for a variety for main course this dish will surely meet all your needs. This sabzi tastes wonderful with simple yellow dal and steamed rice.

Recipe for Roasted Baby Potatoes

Ingredients

• ½ kg baby potatoes
• 2 medium size onions (diced)
• ¼ cup fresh grated coconut
• 1 tbsp ginger paste
• 1 tbsp garlic paste
• 3 to 4 cloves
• ½ inch cinnamon stick
• ¼ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• ½ tsp split black gram
• 8 to 10 curry leaves
• ½ cup oil
• Salt to taste

How to make

Half boil the baby potatoes. Peel and keep aside.

Make a fine paste of onion, coconut , cloves and cinnamon by adding little water.

Heat oil in a kadai or skillet. Add the split black gram. As it starts becoming pink add the curry leaves followed by the paste.

Add ginger and garlic paste. Saute for a minute.

Add turmeric, coriander and chilli powder. Mix well.

Now tip in the baby potatoes and add salt as required.

Saute the potatoes until the oil starts oozing out of masala.

Serve with chapattis or rice and dal.

Tip

The baby potatoes should be of similar size or else some potatoes may get over cooked or may even remain undercooked.