Potato-Chayote fry with mustard - cumin seasoning

Ingredients

Potatoes - 2 (cubed)

Chayote - 1 (cubed)

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Mustard seeds - 2 tsp

Cumin seeds - 2 tsp

Urad dal - 1 tsp

Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp

coriander powder - 1 tsp

Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp

Oil

salt

Steps

1 Grind the mustard and cumin seeds coarsely in a mortar.

2 Heat some oil in a pan and add some mustard seeds and let them pop. Add the urad dal, and let it turn golden brown. Now add the potato and chayote pieces and cook. Add salt, chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric and mix well.

3. After the potatoes have slightly browned, add the ground mustard-cumin powder and mash the pieces lightly with a wooden spoon. Serve with rice or rotis.

Serving ideas

Serve with rice or chapathis. A nice side with rasam or perugu annam too. You could also use it in a sandwich.

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Tips

You can also use boiled potato and chayote if you prefer less oil.

Adding fresh coconut enhances the taste.