puri and bhajji
There is nothing special about puris. But this pataL(means watery) bhajji is a speciality of Honavar, Kumta and nearby places. It has the simplest of ingredients, highlighting the basic taste of potatoes and also gets ready in a jiffy :)
Ingredients
- Potatoes - 2 medium sized potatoes
- Grated coconut - 2 tablespoons
- Green chillies - 4
- A sprig of curry leaves
- Mustard - 1 teaspoon
- Salt to taste
- Oil for tempering
Method
- Boil and peel the potatoes and set aside.
- Mash the potatoes and add the grated coconut, salt and water.
- In a kadai, heat some oil and add the mustard. Once the mustard stops sputtering, add the green chillies and curry leaves and finally add the potato/coconut mixture.
- Boil well and simmer for a few minutes.
Preparation time: 20 minutes