Authentic Tamil Nadu Chettinad Urulai Kizhangu Podimas with Warm Idiyappam
A comforting Chettinad specialty featuring spiced, crumbled potatoes tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and crunchy lentils. Served alongside delicate, steaming rice string hoppers for a delightful South Indian meal.
35min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Coarsely mash or crumble the boiled potatoes using a fork and set aside.
2
Heat coconut oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat and splutter the mustard seeds.
3
Add the urad dal, chana dal, and curry leaves, sautéing until the lentils turn golden brown.
4
Stir in the chopped green chilies, asafoetida, and finely chopped onions, cooking until translucent.
5
Add the turmeric powder and salt, mixing well into the onion tempering.
6
Add the crumbled potatoes to the pan and toss gently to absorb all the aromatic spices.
7
Cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
8
Garnish with freshly grated coconut, remove from heat, and serve hot with warm idiyappam.
Ingredients
4 large potatoes, boiled and peeled
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp split urad dal
1 tsp chana dal
2 sprigs fresh curry leaves
2 green chilies, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
2 tbsp freshly grated coconut
Salt to taste
12 fresh idiyappam for serving
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