Indian style home fries

Ingredients:

Potato, cut into bite sized pieces - 2 large

Capsicum (Bell pepper), cut into bite sized pieces - 1 large

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

Chana dal - 1/2 tsp

Asafoetida - a pinch

Ginger, chopped fine - 1" piece

Garlic, chopped fine - 2 pods

Salt - to taste
Oil - 2 tbsp

Green chillies, chopped - 2 medium

Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp

Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp

Curry leaves - 3-4

Coriander leaves for decoration - a few

Lemon juice (optional) - 2-3 tbsp

Time: (cook+prep) about 10 min

Servings: 2-3

Method:

Heat the oil in a non-stick wok and test the heat by dropping a few cumin seeds in. If the seeds rise to the top, the oil is ready. Add the following in order: asafoetida, cumin seeds, chana dal, mustard seeds, ginger, garlic, green chillies and curry leaves. Fry until the garlic starts to turn golden brown. Now add the bell pepper and potato pieces. Fry until cooked, stirring occasionally. You can let the potato turn golden brown on the outside for extra crispness. Add salt, turmeric and red chili powder and stir for a minute or two. Before serving, mix in lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves.

Author: Shrinkingsodacan