Aromatic Potato Curry

Potato sauteed in freshly ground masala. This curry is very flavorful and goes well with rice or roti.

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Large potato - 2 (peeled and diced)
• Sliced onions - 1 cup
• Coriander seeds - 1 tblsp
• Grated coconut - 1 tblsp
• Dry chillies - 2 nos
• Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
• Peppercorns - 1 tsp
• Asafoetida - pinch
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Oil - 2 tblsp
• Salt to taste

Method

• Grind coriander, red chillies, cumin seeds, pepper corns and coconut - keep it aside
• Heat the pan with oil add mustard seeds, when it pops add  asafoetida and onions
• Sauté for few minutes and add diced potatoes
• Sprinkle little water and add required salt
• When the potatoes are partialy cooked add grounded masala
• Mix well and cook it in a medium flame 
• Cook till potatoes are crispy  
• Serve hot with rice or roti

Nutritional Information

• Potatoes are a good source of vitamin C, B6, copper, potassium, dietary fiber and also contain a variety of phytonutrients that have antioxidants
• Per serving = 215 calories approxiately

Spicy Sweet Potato

Sweet potato cooked in flavourful spices 

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Cubed sweet potatoes - 1 cup
• Chili powder - 1 tsp
• Coriander powder - 1 tsp
• Jeera powder - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
• Dry red chillies - 2 nos
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
• Grated coconut - 1 tbsp
• Oil - 1 tbsp
• Salt to taste

Method

• Heat the pan with oil and add mustard seeds, when it pops add dry chilies
• Now add sweet potatoes and required salt
• In a bowl mix all dry ingredients - chili powder, coriander powder, jeera powder and turmeric powder with 2 tbsp of water (make a paste)
• Pour the paste over the sweet potato and mix well
• Sprinkle little water and cover with lid
• Cook until the sweet potatoes are soft and add grated coconut
• Serve hot with rice

Nutritional Information

• Sweet potato is rich in Vitamin A & C and it lowers blood pressure
• Sweet potato is also rich in fibre and is a good food for diabetes as it helps stabilize blood sugar levels
• Per serving = 140 calories approximately

Coriander in Brinjal Curry

Coriander in Brinjal  (Eggplant) curry is a yummy and delicious dish that goes very well with sambar rice and other rice varieties. I was not a big fan of Brinjal, until I made this curry. The flavour of coriander in this curry will make you crave for another serving!!

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Brinjal - 500 gms (cut in a desirable shape and immerse in turmeric water so that it does not get oxidized or change colour)
• Coriander - 1 small bunch
• Green chilli - 2 nos
• Mustard  seeds - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Jeera - 1/2 tsp
• Oil - 1 tbsp
• Salt to taste

Method

• Grind coriander and green chilli into a smooth paste by adding very little water
• Heat 1 tbsp of oil in the pan, add mustard seeds and when it pops add jeera
• Add cut brinjal and fry for a minute
• Add grounded paste and salt
• Saute well until brinjal is well cooked in coriander paste
• Serve hot with sambar rice, dal rice or curd rice

Nutritional Information 

• Brinjal / Eggplant is very low in calories and fats but is rich in soluble fibres
• Brinjal contains good amounts of B-complex and minerals
• Coriander leaves act as a stimulant for our intestines, strengthening and aiding with digestion
• Coriander helps stimulate secretion of insulin and also lowers blood sugar.
• Per Serving = 80 calories approximately