Step 1

Wash and peel the potatoes. Dice them into small cubes, placing the pieces in a bowl of water till all the potatoes are diced.

Step 2

Set the potato pieces to drain in a colander.

Step 3

Shred the curry leaves into bits.

Step 4

Heat oil in a pan.

Step 5

Add mustard, let it burst and add methi seeds.Add the poppy seeds and then the onion seeds. Finally add curry leaves.

Step 6

Add the potatoes, stir well till coated all over with oil.

Step 7

Keeping the stove on low flame, add chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala ( if using) and salt.

Step 8

Cook for 10 minutes or till the potato is soft and can be mashed with the back of a spoon. Stir frequently, checking that the potato does not catch at the base of the pan.

Step 9

Transfer to a serving bowl.

Step 10

Tastes good with roti or with rice accompanied by dhal, sambar or rasam.