Poori Masala, also known as Potato Masala for Poori, is a classic South Indian side dish that perfectly complements the fluffy and golden pooris. Whether you’re enjoying a leisurely weekend breakfast or celebrating a festive occasion, this flavourful masala is a must-have on your plate.
Potato Masala usually called Poori Masala(as it goes great with Poori) is a popular dish across India. You will be pleasantly surprised to see how simple the recipe is. The recipe calls for minimal ingredients but has great taste. I usually make this for a weekend Breakfast and enjoy our weekend. You can serve this along with chapathi or Roti too. Checkout the recipe below. Let me know how it turned out for you.
Side-dish for Poori / chapathi
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Poori Masala Recipe
Poori Masala | Side dish for Poori
Ingredients
- 3 Potatoes
- 1 Onion
- 2 Green Chillies
- 1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 tbsp Powdered Roasted Gram Dal(pottukadai)
- 2 tbsp Oil
- salt as required
Instructions
- Wash and cut the potatoes into half pressure cook for 2 whistles. Let the pressure release naturally.
- Once cooled, peel the skin and mash the potatoes.
- In a pan add oil. Once hot add jeera and then add onions and green chillies. Cook till translucent. Add ginger garlic paste and cooked till Raw smell leaves.
- Next add Garam Masala and turmeric powder mix well.
- Add mashed potatoes and salt.
- Now in a cup add one tablespoon of Powdered roasted gram dal and mix it with the water. Make it to a thin paste.
- Add this to the masala and let it cook for 3-4 minutes in medium flame.
- Switch off the flame at the right consistency.
- Poori Masala is ready
Notes
- Adding Powdered Roasted Dal is the key for Restaurant style Poori Masala.
How to make Poori Masala / Potato Masala for Poori
- Wash and cut the potatoes into half pressure cook for 2 whistles. Let the pressure release naturally. Once cooled, peel the skin and mash the potatoes.
- In a pan add oil. Once hot add jeera and then add onions and green chillies. Cook till translucent.
- Add ginger garlic paste and cooked till Raw smell leaves.
- Next add Garam Masala and turmeric powder mix well.
- Add mashed potatoes and salt.
- Now in a cup add one tablespoon of Powdered roasted gram dal and mix it with the water. Make it to a thin paste.
- Add this to the masala and let it cook for 3-4 minutes in medium flame.
- Switch off the flame at the right consistency.
Serving Ideas:
- Serve Potato Masala with Poori or Chapathi.
Notes:
- Adding Powdered roasted gram dal(pottukadalai) is the key for getting restaurant style Poori Masala.
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love the bright color!
An all time favourite, be it with rotis or dosas
I loved this dish it was very similar to what to get in restaturant