Alugadde palya/ Potato side dish

Alugadde palya is synonym with masala dose, masala dosa minus potato palya can never exist. Another popular combination is puri and alugadde palya, you can serve it with chapatis also. This mix can also be used to make alugadde bonda.


Here's what you'll need:
Potatoes - 5-6
Onion, chopped - 1 large
Green Chillies - 6-7 or to taste
Ginger, grated - 1'' piece
Curry leaves - 1 sprig
Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Channa dal - 1/2 tsp
Salt to taste
Oil - 2 tbsp
Cilantro - few sprigs

Boil, peel and mash potatoes. I find it easier to put the whole potatoes in the microwave oven and cook for 10 minutes. It is a much easier way to cook potatoes than using a pressure cooker. Let the potatoes cool, peel and mash them. Set aside.

Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, once they splutter, add channa dal and fry for a minute.
Add chopped onion and green chillies. Fry till onion turns golden brown.
Add curry leaves, ginger and give it a gentle mix. Add salt, turmeric powder and the mashed potatoes. Mix well.
Garnish with cilantro. Optionally you can add a teaspoon of lime juice.