Munira Faijee – Bohra Style Masala Potatoes

Munira Faijee: Bohra style masala potatoes By Zeenat Iqbal Hakimjee

Ingredients

• Potatoes (boiled and cut in small pieces) 4
• Red chilli powder 1 1/2 tsp.
• Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp.
• Coconut (crushed) 2 tbsp.
• Green chilies 4
• Garlic 6-8 cloves
• Salt 1 1/2 tsp.
• Tamarind pulp 1 tsp.
• Oil 4 tbsp.
• Curry leaves few
• Fresh coriander for garnishing

Method

1. Grind crushed coconut, green chillies, garlic, cumin seeds, red chilli powder and tamarind pulp into a fine masala or paste.
2. Heat oil in a pan.
3. Put grinned paste in it.
4. Add little water, salt and curry leaves.
5. Cook till water dries.
6. Add boiled potatoes.
7. Stir so that all the potatoes are coated with the masala.
8. Cover and cook on a very low flame for about 2 minutes.
9. Take out in a dish.
10. Garnish with fresh coriander.