Urulai Kurma ( Tamil Nadu Style Spicy Potato Curry) :

‘Urulai’ in ‘ Urulai Kurma’ means potatoes. In this spicy curry, Potatoes are cooked in a tangy tomato-onion gravy and fresh coconut takes this kurma even more tasty. The Urulai Kurma , is a refreshing side dish for puris , rotis and dosas. You can make this Potato Kurma within a few minutes.

 Ingredients :

2 large potatoes ( boiled and cubed)

3 large tomatoes ( pureed, raw)

1 large onion ( finely chopped)

1/2 “ ginger( grated)

4 -5 garlic pods ( grated)

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp ghee or oil

salt to taste

To roast and grind :

2 tspn roasted gram/pottukadalai

4 dry red chillies ( adjust according to heat)

1/2 tsp fennel seeds

1 tsp jeera/cumin seeds

1/2 tsp peppercorns

2 cloves

1” cinnamon stick

1 bay leaf

1/2 cup fresh coconut ( chopped)

Method:

1.In a small pan, lightly dry roast all the ingredients given under ‘to roast and grind’ till they turn fragrant.

Chef Tip: Do not roast fresh coconut.

2. Grind it to a fine paste by adding 1/4 cup water.
3. Heat a wide pan or kadai with ghee.
4. Add the grated ginger and garlic.

Note: You can also use readymade ginger garlic paste ( 1 teaspoon)

5. When they turn lightly brown, add the chopped onions , little salt and keep stirring over low flame for one minute or till the time the onions turn glossy.
6. Now add the tomato puree ,turmeric and simmer the mixture for 3-4 minutes allowing the tomatoes to cook.
7. Add a cup of water , ground masala and the cubed potatoes.
8. Simmer over low/medium flame for another 5-7 minutes and switch off.
9. Garnish with chopped mint or cilantro and serve hot.