Bateta jo Sak (Potato curry)

Quick, easy, tasty – That’s would I would use to describe Mummy’s cooking.  A classic (usually on Thurdays) would be Bateta jo sak (potato curry)  

[You’ll notice a similarity to the chic-pea curry – it’s all with the same base]

Pre-work:

Ingredients:

4 medium potatoes

Directions – Part 1:

1. Boil potatoes until cooked.  

2. Cut potatoes into small cubes and set aside

For the masala (curry):

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp oil

6 curry leaves

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1 green chili, halved

1 large tomato, chopped

1/2 tsp salt

1/3 tsp turmeric (haider)

1 heaping tsp dhanna jero (ground cumin and coriander)

1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste

1 cups hot water (optional)

Handful of chopped coriander leaves/stems

Directions – Part 2:

1. Heat oil on medium high heat

2. Sauté curry leaves, mustard seeds, chili, until the seeds pop

3. Add tomato, salt, turmeric, dhanna jero and cook for 2 minutes

4. Add tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes

5. Add potatoes, coriander and combine

            5.1 – If you like a dry masala, you’re done

            5.2 – If you like a runny masala, add hot water and simmer for 10 minutes

Note: Serve with a chevero, chips, and tamarind chutney