Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Potato and Drumsticks in a Thick Khus Khus Gravy

Serves 4


Ingredients:
2 large potatoes, cubed
1 drumstick, cut into 3" long pieces
1 onion, chopped 
1 large tomato , chopped
5 tbsp khus khus / poppy seeds (soaked in water for 15 mins)
2-3 green chillies
2-3 flakes of garlic
1 tsp red chilli powder (adjust to taste) 
1 tbsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp cumin seeds / jeera
A pinch of turmeric powder
2 tbsp oil
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves for garnishing

How I Made It:

1. Grind the soaked khus khus with jeera, coriander, and garlic into a smooth paste. Add water as necessary, the poppy seeds will thicken the mixture. 

potato drumsticks khus khus curry recipe

2. Heat the oil and add mustard seeds (optional). When they pop (if using) add onions and green chillies and fry until lightly browned. Then add the drumsticks and potato cubes. Add in 2 cups water and mix well. 
potato drumsticks khus khus curry recipe

3. When the mixture comes to a boil, add the ground khus khus paste, chilli powder, turmeric, and some salt. Mix well. 

potato drumsticks khus khus curry recipe

4. Throw in the tomatoes and mix. 

potato drumsticks khus khus curry recipe

The mixture should still be a bit watery for the vegetables to full cook. If it's not, add some more water. Cook covered until the potatoes are soft and the drumsticks are cooked through. Adjust salt. 

potato drumsticks khus khus curry recipe

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice, roti, nan, or even crusty bread. 

potato drumsticks khus khus curry recipe

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