Aaloo Sukhi Bhaaji

A staple for all Indian households, comfort food for most and extremely easy to make - this dish can be churned out in a few minutes.  

Recipe:

Poatoes - 4 medium sized

Oil - 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoon.  Can be replaced with ghee (clarified butter).

Cumin seeds - 3/4 tablespoon
Green chillies - 1
Ginger - 1/2 inch piece, grated

Salt - to taste

Lemon juice - 1 1/2 teaspoon

Peanuts (roasted)- 1 1/2 tablespoon

Chaat masala (optional) - 1/2 teaspoon

• Boil potatoes.  Make sure not to over boil.  Peel and cut it into cubes.
• Heat a wide bottomed pan. Add oil/ghee (clarified butter).
• Add cumin, ginger and green chillies, saute for a minute.
• Add peanuts.  Add potatoes in single layer.
• Sprinkle salt, turmeric, add lemon juice.  A small pinch of chaat masala may be added.
• Mix gently such that the potatoes getting mashed. 
• Turn off the heat after 2 minutes, garnish with finely chopped cilantro.  

Enjoy with puri, roti, paratha or whatever suits your fancy!