A Potato is a potato, I know! I haven't come across a person who doesn't love this tuber. But there was a time when I never used to eat this as such. Of course, I love French fries but when it is present as a big chunk or as Poriyal, I never used to like them. When I was in high school, I had an allergy to some vegetables. We were not able to identify the root cause, but when I ate potatoes other than the deep-fried ones, I used to have my nose going for a toss. That gave me a reason to just stop that bland veggie.
When it is used in the kurma or other dish, I just ignore it. As I had said, even masala dosa was never my favorite. And Amma never actually got down preparing Potatoes for stir fry. That was basically because we had our quota of potatoes in a week and you can't eat too much of this right. Somewhere through the line, we have come to have this vegetable included in our regular menu.
Now I don't get that itchiness when I eat potatoes in kurma or as potato roast. But as a roast, I always like arvi better. If you are a regular follower of this blog, you will know my passion for arvi. I have tried arvi roast in as many ways as possible. Well the other day, I was telling about how Konda told me that her friend got Potato roast with Curd rice.
And how much she loved and wanted me to make it for her lunch too. I said I will send it to her too but haven't really given to that indulgence. But off late, I feel bad that I haven't been able to spend so much time with her as before nor tell her any bedtime stories. My Lil one has grown up, she now sleeps on her own in a separate room, even if nobody is around and all without any stories!
Thinking about it, I felt a pang. God, time is flying away and kids grow up so fast before we can even think about it. Hubby and I always try to spend some time especially with her but still I feel that's not enough. But I guess we just have to carry on. Life is like that. So the least I can do to make her happy is to give her what she asks for. So I thought I will make Potato roast with Curd Rice for her.
When I told her that it's going to be potato roast, she jumped with jubilation and was all excited. She liked the combi so much, that she asked Athamma for the same yesterday when Athamma asked her what she wants for lunch. Athamma was telling me this morning and grinning on that.
Well here comes my version of Potato Roast. I am sure many of you love this! This is such a simple dish that it doesn't require a recipe, still, it's no harm to record, what you say?
Ingredients needed
Potatoes - 2 big
Sambar Powder - 3/4 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil - 2 tsp
Seasonings
Mustard + Urad dal - 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves few
Method to prepare
mykitchenworld says
Ohhh lovely sri!! thank you for participated in my event. Nice post will try it for my little one.
Sia says
so u r not a big fan of potato? u belong to rare grp sri;) thank you for this wonderful entry. have u tried cooking this in microwave? i tried jeera aloo recipe from cookery show in MW and it turned out really good. and amazingly they were quite crisp too.
vimmi says
Potato features very rarely in our menu, may be once or twice a month. We like it but prefer eating vegS> Great that u made it for ur little angel. My son is 2 yrs and 3 months and i also feel time is just going by.
Jayashree says
iam a big potato fan....like a million others, iam sure. Spicy potato roast is my fave combo with small onion sambar.
Asha says
WOT?! Don't like alu, will send you to black hole of Calcutta!!!! ;D
Lot of doeters don't eat aloos either, but it's a great source of energy. Fry looks mouthwatering and so easy too. Good one Sri.
So sorry about Indira too but I think she will come back soon like I did! Let her take her time!:)
indosungod says
I can totally identify with your daughter, absolutely and totally love this dish. This was the first dish I ever made, used to make it a evening snack. Even remember a time I made it with Vellakennai and did not understand why it tasted so bad 🙂
Grihini says
Simple yet spicy dish. I love potatoes..
Superchef says
that defenitely is a comfort food...that too with curd rice!!!mmm..
Madhu says
Hi Srivalli,
I have been following all your cooking posts since a while and very much hooked to it. First of all great work on cooking and photos. I liked your every post and will try most of the recipes pretty soon.
Hats off to your patience for cooking such elaborate meals every single day by working and wuth 3 kids.
May God Bless you for your work.
Madhumitha
bhags says
yeah! as Sia says, u do belong to a rare group of people not liking potato much.....the potato roast looks nice though.
And yes loved your papaya halwa, was looking for the recipe and finally got it here.......
Uma says
Even though you don't like potato, you have made such a tasty yet simple recipe with potato. Good going. I never tried potatoes with sambar powder. Thanks for giving us a new idea.
Poonam says
I totally love potatoes! Loved your painting..its lovely.
Bharathy says
I too make potato roasts like these,valli!Always loved by kids!
Nice entry for all the 3 events!
satya says
This easy and tasty dish is one of the first few recipes tried by most of the girls.And it is called guests' kura[:-D], as potatoes are always handy and can be prepared in a jiffy when we have unexpected guests.
Srivalli says
Sia, yeah...thats nice to know...my pleasure... will try it sometime...
Jayashree, ehmm..thats great to know
Asha, hahha...pls pls dont' curse me for a simple potato..I like being where I am!..of course if its to my parents place I won't mind going to hide!....
Mala, my pleasure...glad you liked it
indosungod, thats nice to know...as evening snack..I was told by my daughter she wants it that way too...hahah..vellakennai..you are rocking!
vimmi, ehm..good to see somebody like me...yeah we need to do something to cherish everyday!
Madhu, I am glad you took time to comment...thanks for your kind words...my pleasure you like my blog...do drop in when you find time!
bhags, god looks like I might be cursed!...great...try and let me know!..bcos I just did it without any referance!
DK, hahah...thanks
Grihini, thank you...glad you liked this!
manju, my daughter will agree with you!
Uma, you are welcome...it will come out well!
Poonam, thank you..glad you checked them!
Bharathy, thank you
satya, yeah this is quite the easy one right!
hobbitt says
That did make my mouth water !Like the way u present the whole thing. A bit of something about yourself and your family along with the recipe following it makes for interesting reading. Keep it up.
Srivalli says
hobbitt, thank you..nice to know you like my presentation....
musical says
Aww, i hope at least now you don't get allergies from potato! I love both potato and arvi roasts :).