Potato Masala

Ingredients:

Potatoes - 1/2kg
Carrots - 3
Green peas - 1 cup
Onions - 3 big
Mint leaves - 1 small bunch
Amchur powder - 1/2 tsp(optional)
Ginger and Garlic paste - 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Oil - as required

To Roast:

Red chillies - 8
Poppy seeds - 2 tsp ,
Cumin seeds - 1/2 tspS
Cloves - 5
Cinnamon - 1 small stick
Cardamoms - 4
Heat 1 tsp of oil and fry the above ingredients thean grind instead of masala powder.

Method:

1. Boil potatoes, peel and diced.
2. Slice onions and grate carrots.
3. Heat oil in a "kadai", fry the ginger and garlic paste,add the sliced onions and fry till it turns light brown.
4. Add mint leaves and green peas, carrots stir well.
5. Keep lower the heat and keep stirring till the green peas and carrots are done.
6. Sprinkle the water as and when required and don't allow the mixture to stick to the bottom. '
7. When the vegetables are cooked and dry, add the ground masala powder, amchur powder and 1/2 cup of water and add salt.
8. When the masala becomes thick, Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with puris or dosa