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Potato Salad, South Indian

A home-style Potato Salad, South Indian style made with Potatoes, Salt To Taste, Plain Yogurt, Tsps Oil, and Black Mustard Seed. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

Ingredients

• 1 lb
• Salt
• 1 1/2 cup
• 2
• 1 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 1 tsp
• 1
• 1/4 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Peel and dice 1 lb of potatoes (Yellow Finn or Yukon Gold are best).

2. 2

   Boil until barely tender. Drain, sprinkle with salt and set aside to cool.

3. 3

   Heat 2 tsps oil in heavy frying pan or skillet.

4. 4

   Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds, black gram dal, Bengal gram dal, halved red chilli, asafoetida powder, and a few curry leaves.

5. 5

   When the mustard seeds splutter, add the diced potato and toss together until potato pieces are coated.

6. 6

   Add a few drops of water and cover for a couple of minutes.

7. 7

   Transfer to large bowl and let cool completely.

8. 8

   Add the well-mixed yogurt and blend thoroughly.

9. 9

   Serve cold or at room temperature.