Jul 14, 2010

Potato Humman with Tomatoes ( Pressure Cooker Method )



Potato Humman with Tomatoes ( Pressure cooker method )

( Kukka Humman - A side dish with Idli / Dosa )

Serves: 3

Ingredients

2 potatoes, cut into desired shape
2 tomatoes, cut into desired shape (pick well ripe)
2 teaspoon oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder
3/4 teaspoon salt ( or to taste )
1/4 teaspoon hing ( asafoetida )
1 cup (200 ml) water

Method

Heat oil in pressure cooker / junior pressure pan.

Add mustard seeds. When they begin to pop, add diced potatoes and tomatoes. Saute for 2 - 3 minutes.

Add water, salt to taste and hing.

Close cooker. Bring to full pressure on high heat. Reduce heat to low after 2 nd whistle and cook for 10 minutes. Switch off the heat. Allow the pressure cooker to cool naturally.

Open the lid. Boil again for 5 - 7 minutes or until the gravy thickens. Sprinkle extra 1 - 2 pinches hing if required.

Serve as a side dish with Idli / Dosa / Santan.

1 comment:

Sanyukta Gour(Bayes) said...

simple easy delcious n yumm...looks awesome