POTATO SAGU

U need :

Potato : 3
Onion : 2
green chillies: 2
chana dal( bengal gram dal): 1 tabslp
whole coriander : 2 tsp
red chillies: 2
curry leaves: 2 tsp
ginger julienne: 2 tsp
salt to taste
oil: 2 tablsp
sugar: pinch
mustard seeds: 1 tsp
asefodita: 1/2 tsp
turmeric powder: 1/2 tsp
urad dal: 1/2 tsp

Method:

1. Wash potatoes well,boil and peel the skin.Mash coarsely in a bowl.

2. Grind one onion to paste and slice fine the other onion.
Slit green chillies. In a pan dry roast the chana dal,whole coriander seeds and red chillies.Grind to a powder.

3..Heat oil in a pan.When hot add the mustard seeds,green chillies and urad dal. Now add the onion paste and saute for a few mins till the raw smell goes.Add the sliced onions.Fry well.Add asefodita and turmeric powder.
4. Add the mashed potatoes and salt.Stir well for about 5 to 6 mins.Add 1 cup water and curry leaves.Simmer gently for a few mins.
5. Once the gravy is semi thick add sugar and the powdered masala. Mix well.Adjust salt.
6. Serve hot as a side dish for puris.
This dish is a tribute to my husband's aunt Mrs Sharda Chitti as it is her creation and I am sharing this with my friends..... (Sorry for any mistake)!!
Bon Appetite!!!!!!!!!!!!