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  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 10-15 curry leaves
  • ¼ tsp asafoetida
  • 1 onion
    thinly sliced
  • 1 heaped tbsp tomato purée
  • 3 tsp sambar masala
    mixed with ¼ cup water
  • 4 large potatoes
    boiled and cut into bite size chunks
  • handful fresh coriander
    finely chopped

Nutrition: Per serving (10)

  • kcal119
  • fat5g
  • saturates0.3g
  • carbs16g
  • sugars2g
  • fibre2g
  • protein2g
  • salt0.65g

Method

  • step 1

    Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat. Fry the mustard seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida until they begin to crackle, then add the onions. Cook for 3-4 mins until the onions are slightly golden.

  • step 2

    Stir in the tomato purée along with the diluted sambar masala. Tip in the potatoes, 1¼ tsp of salt and mix well. Lightly crush the potatoes with a wooden spoon and cook for a further 3-4 mins. Taste for seasoning. Serve garnished with the coriander.

RECIPE TIPS
WHERE TO FIND SAMBAR MASALA

Buy sambar masala in Indian supermarkets or online. 

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