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Thengayum Puliyum Chertha Podimas - Mashed Potato with Coconut and Tamarind

Ingredients of Thengayum Puliyum Chertha Podimas

Serves: 4

6 medium-sized potatoes

2 medium sized tomatoes, chopped

1 tsp salt

Ground to a fine paste:

1/2 medium sized, fresh coconut, grated

6 dry red chillies, torn into pieces

A walnut sized ball of seedless tamarind or 2 - 3 pieces cambodge or unripe mango

3/4 cup water

Tempering:

1 1/2 tbsp oil

1 tsp mustard seeds

A pinch of asafoetida powder (hing)

A pinch of fenugreek seeds (methi)

1 stalk curry leaves

 

Method of Preparation of Thengayum Puliyum Chertha Podimas

  • Wash potatoes and boil in plenty of water till tender.
  • Drain, peel and place in a pan and mash well.
  • Mix in tomatoes, salt, coconut paste and 1 1/2 cups water, and cook over high heat, stirring frequently, till it becomes semi solid. Lower heat, simmer for 5 minutes more and remove from heat.
  • Heat oil for tempering in a small pan and sprinkle in mustard seeds. when they start sputtering, add remaining ingredients and fry till fragrant.
  • Pour contents of pan into potatoes, mix well and serve with rice, pathiri or porotta.
 
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