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Sri Lankan Tempered Potatoes (Ala Thel Dhala)
Prep Time
10 Min
Cook Time
15 Min
"Tender & succulent potato dish with a hint of tropical spices. Ideal for any occasion, can be served with steamed rice or garlic bread."
Ingredients:
6 Medium Potatoes (boiled, cut into cubes)1 Onion (sliced)
3 Clove Garlic (sliced)
1 Medium slice(s) Pandan Leaves (2 Inches)
4 Teaspoon Maldive fish (optional)
2 Teaspoon Chilli flakes
1/2 Chilli powder
1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric
6 Small Dried Red Chilies (optional)
2 Tablespoon Oil
1 Cinnamon piece (optional)
5 Curry leaves
1 Teaspoon Salt (to taste)
1 Teaspoon Mustard seeds
Directions:
Step 1
Heat the oil in a sause pan.
Step 2
when oil is hot add mustard seeds and let it pop up atleast 3 minutes.
Step 3
Then add onion, garlic, pandan leaves, chilli flakes, small dried red chilies, cinnamon stick and curry leaves.
Step 4
Fry it for 5 minutes stirring occasionally.
Step 5
Meanwhile rub the tumeric and chilli powder with potatoes.
Step 6
When the onion mixture is brown add potatoes into onion mixture.
Step 7
Mix onion and potatoes well. Keep it on heat nearly 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 8
Add salt to taste. Serve with rice.
Wonderful recipe, the second time around I got the taste & texture right. I love this dish since then, it’s absolutely fab with pita bread !