Urulakazhangu Koottu (Potatoes In Tamarind And Coconut Grav
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Curry
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

1 kilogram potatoes -- boiled and mashed
1/4 kilogram onion -- peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 sprig curry leaves -- cleaned
1 teaspoon salt -- to taste
---TO GRIND---
8 medium red chiles -- fried
1/2 teaspoon asafetida
1 small coconut -- grated
1 piece marble-sized ball of tamarind
1 sprig curry leaves -- cleaned
---FOR SEASONING---
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seeds
2 teaspoons black gram dal
2 medium red chiles -- broken
4 tablespoons coconut oil
 

Preparation:

Grind together red chiles, asafetida, grated coconut, tamarind and curry leaves to a thick paste adding a little water. Heat oil and add mustard seeds, black gram dal and red chiles. When brown, add onions and turmeric. Fry until onions become golden. Add mashed potatoes, coconut paste, salt, half cup water and curry leaves. Bring to a boil and serve hot.