Potato-Onion Palya/Karmind

Potato-Onion Palya/Karmind



Raw



Ingredients:

• 3 large potatoes, cleaned, boiled and peeled and smashed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp of salt
• 1/8 cup of corn oil
• 1 tsp of mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 4 green chillies cut crosswise
• 1 tbs grated fresh ginger
• 1/8 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 tbs urad dhal (optional)

Method:

Cooked Palya

Heat oil in a pan on medium heat and splatter mustard seeds. Add turmeric and urad. Roast a little and immediately add the ginger, onion, green chillies, and cilantro. Saute till the onions are clear. Then add the smashed potatoes and salt. Using a large spoon flip the potatoes around for a minute or so and add 1/2 cup of water. Lower heat and continue to cook, stirring and mixing everything thoroughly. Turn off the heat after the contents look well integrated and heated through.

Cooking tips:

Before hand, clean and boil potatoes in a large pot of water, till there are well cooked. When cool, peel and smash potatoes before using it to make the dish. Russet or Yucongold potatoes are the best variety to use in this dish.

Serving tips:

Serve vegetable this palya with rotis, pocket pits and breads.
This palya is also used to make the masalae doase.