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Potatoes in Chilli Tamarind Sauce

Ingredients

• Potatoes - 4
• Dry red chillies - 2
• Cumin seeds - 1 1/2 tsp
• Garlic cloves - 4
• Vegetable oil - 6 tbsp
• Tamarind juice - 4 tbsp
• Tomato puree - 2 tbsp
• Sugar - 1 tsp
• Asafoetida - 1/4 tsp
• Salt as needed
• Parsley leaves for garnishing

Method

1. Cook potatoes in salted water (12-15 mins).
2. Soak chillies 5 mins, drain and grind with cumin seeds and garlic.
3. Heat oil, fry the above grounded spice paste, add tamarind juice.
   
4. Leave it to boil, add tomato puree, salt, sugar and asafoetida.
   
5. Cook till oil seperates.
6. Add drained potatoes in low flame, mix well and leave for 5 mins.
   
   
   
   
7. Garnish and serve. (Alternative way - Use sweet potatoes instead of normal ones)