Aloocha Phatphata

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Ingredients

	2 medium	Potato , peeled and cubed
	2 tablespoons	Oil
	1 teaspoon	Mustard Seed
	1 teaspoon	Cumin , seeds
	1 pinch	Asafoetida
	8-10	Curry Leaf
	2 tablespoons	Peanut
	2 tablespoons	Coconut , grated
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 tablespoon	Jaggery
	1 tablespoon	Tamarind , pulp
	1 teaspoon	Salt
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Peel and cube the potatoes into small pieces.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
3. 3 Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Sauté for a few seconds.
4. 4 Add peanuts and fry until they turn golden brown.
5. 5 Add the cubed potatoes and stir well.
6. 6 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix to coat the potatoes.
7. 7 Cover and cook on low heat until the potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
8. 8 Add grated coconut, jaggery, and tamarind pulp. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
9. 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.