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Easy Potato Mezhukkupuratti (Sauted Potato)

Ingredients
  1. Potato - 3 nos:
  2. Red Chili Powder - 1/2 tsp
  3. Pepper Powder - 1 tsp
  4. Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
  5. Ginger-Garlic Paste - 1/2 tsp
  6. Oil - 3-4 tbsp
  7. Curry Leaves - as required
  8. Salt - as required
  9. Mustard - 1/2 tsp
Preparation Method
  1. Peel the potato skin, slice into small pieces, wash clean and drain excess water.
  2. Add chili powder, pepper powder, turmeric powder, ginger-garlic paste, salt, curry leaves to the potato, mix well and keep aside for 10-15mins:
  3. In a wok bring oil to heat and splutter mustard seeds.
  4. Add potatoes to the oil and saute for 3-4 mins: in low flame.
  5. Close the lid and cook for 8-10 mins:, stirring in between.
  6. Remove flame, add some curry leaves, stir well and keep the lid close for another 2-3mins:
  7. Easy Potato Mezhukkupuratti is ready to serve with rice.

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