Poori Masala is a delicious breakfast side dish that is usually prepared to go with poori or any Indian Flat bread.
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Poori is my favorite breakfast since my childhood days. Even now and I would say this Aloo masala or Potato masala is the best even combo to have with poori.
Since childhood, every Sunday mom makes poori for us and pair it with potato poori masala. We use to eagerly wait for Sundays. Miss those days!!
Today I am sharing my version of Poori Potato Masala it is so simple and can be made in minutes. As a prep, if the potatoes are already boiled this is like a few mins thing.
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What is Poori
Poori or Puri is a deep-fried bread from the Indian subcontinent. It is made with unleaved wheat flour. It is usually served for breakfast and is a very popular breakfast in India.
Poori Masala
Poori goes well with so many other accompaniments. But the best even and the perfect pair is the potato masala. It is cooked with boiled and mashed potatoes in an onion masala with very few other ingredients.
Poori masala curry is a dish that is mostly served in restaurants along with a poori order. It is that inseparable.
How to make Poori Masala
In a Pressure Cooker / Instant Pot add in the Potato and Water and Pressure cook for 4 whistles. Or cook the potato in an open pot. Once it’s cool down Peel the skin and mash it well and set it aside.
In a Pan add in oil once it heats up add in the Mustard seeds, and let it splutter. Next add Urad Dal, Channa Dal, and a generous pinch of Hing then add the Curry Leaves. Next, add in the sliced Green Chilli fry for a min.
And then add in the sliced Onions. add the required salt and cook until the onions are soft.
Next, add the turmeric powder and combine everything. And then add ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell leaves.
Now add the mashed Potato and Stir well.
Add a cup of water and combine. Using a ladle or masher mash the potatoes. Now cover and cook for 3 mins on a low flame or till the masala thickens.
Switch off the flame and garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.
Tasty Poori masala is now ready to serve.
Tips & Suggestions
- Poori Masala aka Potato|Aloo Masala is the best combo with Poori however can be had with Chapatti or Dosa as well.
- You can prepare the same masala thick and use it as a stuffing for masala Dosa.
- We can also add Pottukadalai (Roasted Gram Dal) powder to the masala after adding water. It not only makes the mixture thick but also gives a nice flavor. This is a simple variation.
- You may also add a tomato. It gives a tangy taste.
Storage Options
Potato masala for poori stays good in the fridge for 3 days. You can freeze them for a month. Thaw, reheat, and serve if using frozen.
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📖 Recipe
Poori Masala | Potato Poori Masala | Aloo Masala
Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml
Ingredients
- 5 Potato / Aloo boiled and mashed
- 3 Onion medium sized sliced
- 2 Green Chilli
- 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- Salt as needed
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves to garnish
To Temper:
- 1 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tbsp Urad Dal
- 1 tbsp Channa Dal
- Hing a big pinch
- 1 sprig Curry Leaves
Instructions
- In a Pressure Cooker / Instant Pot add in the Potato and Water and Pressure cook for 4 whistles. Or cook the potato in an open pot. Once it’s cool down Peel the skin and mash it well and set it aside.
- In a Pan add in oil once it heats up add in the Mustard seeds, and let it splutter. Next add Urad Dal, Channa Dal, and a generous pinch of Hing then add the Curry Leaves. Next, add in the sliced Green Chilli fry for a min.
- And then add in the sliced Onions. add the required salt and cook until the onions are soft. Next, add the turmeric powder and combine everything.
- Next, add ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell leaves.
- Now add the mashed Potato and Stir well. Add a cup of water and combine. Using a ladle or masher mash the potatoes. Now cover and cook for 3 mins on a low flame or till the masala thickens.
- Switch off the flame and garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.
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Notes
- Poori Masala aka Potato|Aloo Masala is the best combo with Poori however can be had with Chapatti or Dosa As well.
- The same masala can be prepared thick and used as a stuffing for Masala Dosa.
- Usually we add Pottukadalai (Roasted Gram Dal) powder to the masala after adding water it not only makes the mixture thick but also gives a nice flavor.
- Tomato can also be added. It gives a tangy taste.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist, the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.
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