The Potato Potato Curry

(Alu ki Sabzi)
From the desert state of Rajasthan, this one's a delight. The Rajasthani people were often
deprived of fresh vegetables and fruits in their hostile arid environment. Most also happened to
be die-hard vegetarians. They used non-perishable dried legumes, and root vegetables such as
potatoes, onions and garlic capable of prolonged storage. They honed their vegetarian skills into
a fine art that has withstood the test of time.
Ingredients:
3 large boiled potatoes, two cubed and the other mashed
1 tsp. cumin
a pinch of asafetida (optional)
1 tsp. ginger paste
1 tsp. garlic paste
1 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. rock salt
1/2 tsp. ground pepper
1 tbsp. oil
3 green chillies
Chopped cilantro/coriander
Method:
Heat oil in a frying pan (or skillet) and fry the cumin, asafetida, ginger and garlic for a minute.
Add potatoes, turmeric, chilli powder, salt and pepper and a cup of lukewarm water. Simmer for
a couple of minutes, and garnish with green chillies and chopped cilantro/coriander.