Batata Saung:
Potatoes in a chilli and tamarind curry
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Indian
Servings
Prep Time
4
people
10
mins
Cook Time
30
mins
Servings
Prep Time
4
people
10
mins
Cook Time
30
mins
Ingredients
4
large
potatoes
boiled, peeled and cut into cubes
2
medium
onions
chopped
2
tbsp
Oil
preferably coconut oil but vegetable oil will also do
1/2
cumin seeds
1.5
tbsp
red chilli pwder
1
lemon-sized ball
tamarind
Salt to taste
1/3
cup
water
Recipe Notes
In a heavy bottomed pan, heat the oil and add the cumin seeds to it and lightly roast till it splutters.
Add chopped onions, sprinkle a little salt and sauté till the onions turn transclucent.
Add chilli powder and stir well.
Bring the water to the boil in another bowl, add the tamarind to the boiling water.
Let this tamarind water boil for a few minutes until the tamarind and water form a paste.
Add the boiled cubed potatoes to the onion chilli mixture and stir well.
Now add the tamarind paste to the potatoes.
Add salt to taste, mix well and cover and cook for a few more minutes.
Serve alongside steamed white rice and
dal
.