Firstly a heartfelt apology to all the followers of this blog for not updating the blog since long .The past few months flied like seconds i must say and it was filled with so much buzzing activity that i rarely found time to even login.But surely i found time to learn so many new recipes which will be featured soon.Let me first post this very recipe one of the favorites of my grandpa,who left us in this April."This one is for you aabu.We all miss you very much".
"Soppur kooke"(konkani),Koorka (Malayalam) or Chinese potato is a rare tuber that is mostly available in the coastal regions of Karnataka and Kerala.Though it shares some resemblance with baby potatoes, it is darker in colour and has tiny hair like roots attached to it.The taste is also unique,quite distinct from the normal potatoes.It is truly a seasonal delicacy and is available mostly from September to March.The vegetable is well known for its nutritional values and is very good for diabetic patients. But it is very sad to say that many people don't use it nowadays when compared to the past, may be because of the laborious task of cleaning them.
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The cleaning process for this vegetable is slightly different .It is a little difficult to clean these potatoes ,to peel of its skin and get rid of the mud that comes with it.I still remember how my palm used to become black in color when i used to clean them initially.Trust me, as you do it a couple of times you will master the task easily.After all, the effort will be worthwhile when you get to experience the divine taste of this vegetable.
People use different methods to clean this vegetable.Some people put it in a jute/gunny bag and hit the bag on the floor several times to get rid of the skin.Some others pressure cook the potatoes and peel off the skin. Here is the method i follow:-
1. Soak the potatoes in water for about an hour.
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2.Then remove the skin using a knife.
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3.Immediately after peeling put the potatoes in water.
4. Wash thoroughly many times till you get rid of all the mud.
5.Now cut the potatoes lengthwise and immediately put the chopped pieces in water to prevent them from darkening.
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You can make a wide variety of dishes with this vegetable.The stir fry that i have posted below is authentically prepared without onion.You can do it either way.
Ingredients:-
Chinese potatoes-200gms
Onion-180gms
Mustard seeds-1/2tsp
Curry leaves-1 sprig
Coarse Red chilli powder-1 1/4 tsp*
Coconut oil
Salt
*u may adjust the chilli powder according to your taste.
Method:-
In a heavy -bottomed pan heat oil and sputter mustard seeds.Add curry leaves and fry well.
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Add the chopped onions and fry till they turn into golden brown colour.
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Add the chopped potatoes and enough water to cover them.Keep stirring in between .
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Now add chilli powder. salt and give it a stir.
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When the vegetable is done it will evenly mash like normal potato.Wait till all the water has evaporated .Serve hot with rice.Hope you will try it.
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Note:- you may also pressure cook the curry to reduce the cooking time.
"Soppur kooke"(konkani),Koorka (Malayalam) or Chinese potato is a rare tuber that is mostly available in the coastal regions of Karnataka and Kerala.Though it shares some resemblance with baby potatoes, it is darker in colour and has tiny hair like roots attached to it.The taste is also unique,quite distinct from the normal potatoes.It is truly a seasonal delicacy and is available mostly from September to March.The vegetable is well known for its nutritional values and is very good for diabetic patients. But it is very sad to say that many people don't use it nowadays when compared to the past, may be because of the laborious task of cleaning them.
The cleaning process for this vegetable is slightly different .It is a little difficult to clean these potatoes ,to peel of its skin and get rid of the mud that comes with it.I still remember how my palm used to become black in color when i used to clean them initially.Trust me, as you do it a couple of times you will master the task easily.After all, the effort will be worthwhile when you get to experience the divine taste of this vegetable.
People use different methods to clean this vegetable.Some people put it in a jute/gunny bag and hit the bag on the floor several times to get rid of the skin.Some others pressure cook the potatoes and peel off the skin. Here is the method i follow:-
1. Soak the potatoes in water for about an hour.
2.Then remove the skin using a knife.
3.Immediately after peeling put the potatoes in water.
4. Wash thoroughly many times till you get rid of all the mud.
5.Now cut the potatoes lengthwise and immediately put the chopped pieces in water to prevent them from darkening.
You can make a wide variety of dishes with this vegetable.The stir fry that i have posted below is authentically prepared without onion.You can do it either way.
Ingredients:-
Chinese potatoes-200gms
Onion-180gms
Mustard seeds-1/2tsp
Curry leaves-1 sprig
Coarse Red chilli powder-1 1/4 tsp*
Coconut oil
Salt
*u may adjust the chilli powder according to your taste.
Method:-
In a heavy -bottomed pan heat oil and sputter mustard seeds.Add curry leaves and fry well.
Add the chopped onions and fry till they turn into golden brown colour.
Add the chopped potatoes and enough water to cover them.Keep stirring in between .
Now add chilli powder. salt and give it a stir.
When the vegetable is done it will evenly mash like normal potato.Wait till all the water has evaporated .Serve hot with rice.Hope you will try it.
Note:- you may also pressure cook the curry to reduce the cooking time.
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