South Indian Style Potato Salad

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South Indian Style Potato Salad

 

1 lb potatoes

salt to taste

1 1/2 cups plain yogurt

 

2 tsps oil

1 tsp black mustard seed

1 tsp cumin seed

1 tsp black gram dal (urad dal), washed

1 tsp Bengal gram dal (chana dal), washed

1 red chilli, halved

1/4 tsp asafoetida (optional)

a few curry leaves

 

Peel and dice 1 lb of potatoes (Yellow Finn or Yukon Gold are best).

Boil until barely tender. Drain, sprinkle with salt and set aside to cool.

 

Heat 2 tsps oil in heavy frying pan or skillet. Add the mustard

seeds, cumin seeds, black gram dal, Bengal gram dal, halved red

chilli, asafoetida powder, and a few curry leaves.

 

When the mustard seeds splutter, add the diced potato and toss

together until potato pieces are coated. Add a few drops of water and

cover for a couple of minutes. Transfer to large bowl and let cool completely.

 

Add the well-mixed yogurt and blend thoroughly.

 

Serve cold or at room temperature.

 

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