Urulakkizhangu Mezhukkupuratti, Stir fried Potato Recipe
Urulakkizhangu Mezhukkupuratti, Stir fried Potato Recipe
Urulakkizhangu Mezhukkupuratti or Stir-fried Potato is one a simple Kerala recipe usually served as a side dish for boiled rice. Since it requires only 20-25 minutes for its preparation, it is one of a commonly prepared lunch box recipe. Spicy hot flavour of this recipe comes with the use of red coloured chilli powder. Use of finely sliced onion pieces combines well with the potato flavour. The presence of few coconut bits also adds up the flavour. Have a look at the list of ingredients used and the method of preparation of tasty Urulakkizhangu Mezhukkupuratti or Stir fried Potato.
Ingredients used for Urulakkizhangu Mezhukkupuratti or Stir fried Potato
- 4 medium sized Potato (skinned and evenly diced)
- 1-2 medium sized Onion (Sliced to fine pieces)
- A sprig of Curry leaves
- 2 dried Red chilly
- 2-3 tablespoon of Oil
- ¼ teaspoon of Mustard seeds
- A pinch of Turmeric powder
- ¾ tablespoon of chilli powder
- Salt for the taste
- Water for cooking potato dices
Method of Preparation of Urulakkizhangu Mezhukkupuratti or Stir fried Potato
- Heat the diced potato pieces in a non-stick pan and add ¼ cup of water. Also, add 1 tablespoon of oil and some salt for the taste.
- Close the lid of the pan and cook it in a low-medium flame.
- Once it is half cooked, add the turmeric powder and mix it well.
- Cover the lid and continue the cooking. Once it is cooked, switch off the flame and transfer it to a bowl.
- Heat some oil in the non-stick pan and add the mustard seeds. When it splutters, add the onion pieces, dry red chillies and curry leaves. Saute it for few minutes.
- Once it attains a light brown texture, reduce the flame to a low-medium stage and add the red chilli powder. Saute it for few minutes.
- Now, add the cooked potato pieces and mix it well.
- Once the potato pieces are well coated with the masala, cover the lid and cook it for 2-3 minutes.
- Now, take off the lid and increase the flame, stir fry the ingredients until the potato pieces are fried.
- Switch off the flame and transfer the contents to the serving bowl, serve it hot as a side dish for boiled rice.
