Stuffed Sour Potatoes

Prep Time

15 Mins

Cook Time

25 Mins

Serves

As Desired

Boil potatoes with skin for 5-7 minutes.Peenl and make cross cuts at the back of each potato, taking care not to split it Coarsely grind, fenugreek, nigella, aniseed, whole coriander and mustard seeds.

Ingredients

• Potatoes 1 kg
• Salt as per taste
• Red Chillies 2 tbsp
• Turmeric Powder 1 tsp
• Fenugreek Seeds 1 tsp
• Nigella Seeds 1 tsp
• Aniseed 1 tsp
• Whole Coriander 2 tbsp
• Mustard Seeds 1 tsp
• mango Powder 4 tbsp
• Lemon Juice 4-6 tbsp
• Cooking Oil as required

Cooking Directions

1. Boil potatoes with skin for 5-7 minutes.
2. Peel and make cross cuts at the back of each potato, taking care not to split it.
3. Coarsely grind, fenugreek, nigella, aniseed, whole coriander and mustard seeds.
4. Mix with red chilli, salt turmeric and mango powder.
5. In a frying pan or pot, add 1 tablespoon of Cooking Oil with the ground spice mixture.
6. Stir the spices on medium heat for 3-4 minutes, spinkling a littel water from time to time.
7. After colling the cooked spices, stuff a small amount in the potatoes.
8. Press firmly so that the filling does not come out.
9. In a wok or a deep frying pan, heat Cooking Oil and deep fry two potatoes at a time.
10. Shift all the potatoes to a heavy based pot and sprinkle lemon juice on top.
11. Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes.
12. Garnish and serve hot as a side dish or as a tea snack.
13. Tip: Instead of lemon juice, 4-6 tablespoons of tamarind pulp can also be used.