Simple Aloo Fry (Vaddakal)

Ingredients (4 servings)
Aloo (Potatoes) – ½ Kg
Karibevu (Curry Leaves) – 10-12
Mustard Seeds – ½ teaspoon
Mirchi Power – ¼ teaspoon (per taste)
Refined Oil – 1 tablespoon
A pinch of Hing (Asafoetida)
A pinch of Arishina power (Haldi/Turmeric)
Salt to taste


Method of preparation (takes 20 minutes)
1) Skin and cut the potatoes into small 1cm cubes (see picture)
2) Heat oil in a pan
3) Add Hing & Mustard Seeds until they burst
4) Add Karibevu and Haldi
5) Immediately add the Aloo cubes
6) Allow the Aloo to fry and become crispy from outside.
7) Remove from heat and add salt and Mirchi power and sauté again.

Your mouth watering Aloo Fry (Vaddakal) is ready! It is best eaten with rice & ghee !!