Masala Potatoes

15 baby potatoes scraped clean and washed

1 tsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp. each dhania powder and mango powder

3/4 tsp. sugar, sambhar or garam masala

salt to taste

1/4 tsp. turmeric powder

pinch asafoetida

1 tsp ginger and garlic grated

1-1 1/2 tbsp. oil

2 tbsp. curds

1 tsp mustard-cumin seeds

Method

Do not peel potatoes. Once scubbed clean under running water, clean with kitchen towel. Make vertical slits (in a X shape) down the potato carefully.

Mix all the dry ingredients. Press mixture into the slits.

Pressure cook for 1 whistle only.

Heat oil in a kadai (pan), add mustard-cumin seeds, wait to splutter, add ginger-garlic and potatoes, curds,chopped coriander and any left over masala.

Cover and cook for 5 mins. or before the masala becomes too dry.

Serve hot with naan or bread or chappati.