Aloo Masala/Sagu

Ingredients:

1. Potatoes - 1/2 kg
2. Onions (cut length-wise)- 2 large
3. Green chillies (slit length-wise)- 5-6
4. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp.
5. Chana dal - 2 tsp.
6. Mustard - 1 tsp.
7. Oil - 1 tbsp.
8. Curry leaves  - 1 sprig
9. Coriander leaves - for garnishing
10. Salt - to taste

Procedure:

1. Pressure cook the potatoes, peel and mash them.
2. Heat oil in a kadai. Temper with mustard seeds.
3. Season with chana dal, green chillies and curry leaves.
4. Add chopped onions and fry till they become translucent. Add turmeric powder and salt.
5. Add the mashed potatoes and mix well.
6. Add a little water if required to maingain the paste-like consistency.
7. Garnish with coriander leaves.
8. Serve with dosa or puri.

Variations:

1. You could add grated ginger along with green chillies for flavour.
2. You could add grated coconut at the end for garnishing while using it as a filling for masala dosa.
3. You could add a little water and make a gravy-like consistency (sagu) when served with puri. Squeeze a bit of lemon to sagu for an enhanced flavour.