Koorka Mezhukkupuratti | Chinese Potato Fry

Koorka Mezhukkupuratti


Spicy Kerala Koorka/ Chinese potato fry
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves: 2 to 3 people
Ingredients:

1. Koorka,cleaned and sliced - 2 cups
2. Coconut slices-1 or 2 tbsp
3. Curry leaves-few
4. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
5. Kashmiri chili powder - 3/4 to 1 tsp( or to taste)
6. Garam masala powder- 1/4 tsp
7. Black pepper powder-1/4 to 1/2 tsp( more if required)
8. Garlic,chopped-2 large cloves
9. Shallots,sliced-1/2 cup( i used onion)
10. Water-as required
11. Oil-as required
12. Salt-to taste

Instructions:

                 

In a pan,add sliced koorka,coconut slices,curry leaves,turmeric powder,Kashmiri chili powder,garam masala ,black pepper powder,salt to taste and required amount of water.

Cover and cook  till it is done and water is completely absorbed.( Do not over cook ).

Heat oil in a pan ,add garlic and shallots.Saute until it turns golden brown. 

Add cooked koorka and mix well.You can add more black pepper powder ,if desired.Saute  for about 10 minutes or until it turns slight golden brown.

Serve with rice.