Tamil Nadu Aloo Masiyal with Puri – Traditional South Indian Breakfast Recipe

Tamil Nadu Style Potato Masiyal Recipe

Description:
Aloo Masiyal paired with Puri is a beloved breakfast dish in South Indian homes. This hearty dish is not only a common lunch box item but also a great option for special breakfast gatherings with guests. Boiled potatoes are cooked in a mix of South Indian spices to create a flavorful, comforting dish.

Cuisine: Tamil Nadu
Course: Lunch
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients:

4 potatoes – boiled, peeled, and lightly mashed
1 onion – thinly sliced
4 green chillies – finely chopped
1/2 inch ginger – grated
2 cloves garlic – grated
6 cashews – chopped
1 teaspoon gram flour
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt – to taste
4 sprigs coriander leaves – finely chopped

For tempering:

2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon gram dal
1 sprig curry leaves

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Instructions:

Prepare the tempering:
Heat sesame oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds, gram dal, and curry leaves. Sauté for 20 seconds.
Cook the aromatics:
Add grated ginger, garlic, chopped green chillies, and cashews to the pan. Cook for 1 minute until the cashews turn slightly golden.
Sauté the onions:
Add the thinly sliced onion, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook until the onions become soft and translucent.
Add water and gram flour mixture:
Pour 1/2 cup water into the pan and stir to combine. In a small bowl, mix gram flour with 1/4 cup water and pour it into the pan. Let it cook for 5 minutes to thicken the mixture.
Add potatoes:
Add the boiled and mashed potatoes to the pan. Stir well and cook for another 8 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Garnish and serve:
Turn off the heat and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.