Masala for Dosas

Ingredients

• Potatoes, boiled, peeled and cubed 500 g (3 cups)
• Onions, sliced not very thin 250 g (1 1/2 cups)
• Green chillies, chopped coarsely 2 (optional)
• Oil 2 tbsp (30 g)
• Mustard (Sarson) seeds 1 tsp
• Curry leaves (Kadhi Patta) 6-7 or 1/2 tsp dried curry leaves
• Salt 2 tsp
• Powdered Turmeric (Haldi) 1/4 tsp
• Water 1/2 cup (approx.)

Preparation

• Heat the oil in a heavy based pan and add the mustard seeds. When they begin to splutter, add the onions, curry leaves and green chillies, and sauté over high heat till the onions are a little transparent.

• Add the salt and the turmeric and mix well, before adding the potatoes. Turn the potatoes around till well mixed, and add the water, and let it simmer, for about 2-3 minutes. You can serve the filling separately if you so desire.