Potato Curry

Ingredients:

• Potatoes- 3 big, peeled and cubed
• Onion- 1 big, thinly sliced
• Green chilies- 3-4 slit and cut
• Curry leaves- 5-6
• Ginger- 1 inch, finely chopped
• Garlic cloves- 2-4 peeled and crushed
• Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
• Salt- 1 tsp or more
• Water- 1/2- 3/4 cup 
• Coriander powder- 1/2 tsp
• Lemon juice- 1 tsp
• Coriander leaves- a small handful, roughly chopped

For Tempering:

• Oil- 2 tbsp
• Chana dal- 1 tsp
• Urad dal- 1 tsp
• Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp
• Cumin seeds- 1/4 tsp
• Asafoetida- 1/4 tsp

Method:

1. Boil the cubed potatoes in water for 7-10 minutes.
2. Add 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp turmeric powder after 5 minutes of boiling.
3. Keep the remaining water, do not throw it away. 
4. Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan.
5. Add chana dal, urad dal, mustard seeds, cumin seeds and asafoetida.
6. As the mustard splatters, add the green chilies and curry leaves.
7. Next add the sliced onion and mix.
8. Cook till the onions turn light brown in color. It will take about 5 minutes. Keep the heat in simmer and mix occasionally.
9. Now add 1/2 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp coriander powder. Mix again.
10. Now add the boiled potato cubes, along with the remaining water. 
11. Cook for 3-6 minutes till the water evaporates.
12. Add chopped coriander leaves and squeeze half a lemon.
13. Turn off the heat and mix well. Let it sit for  5 minutes.
14. Serve with rice, roti, puri or prepare Masala Dosa.