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Can I cook potatoes in the microwave?
Yes, you can microwave the potatoes. The timing may vary depending on the microwave setting. Use a microwave-safe bowl and place roughly cut potatoes, turmeric powder, water, and microwave till potatoes turn soft but not mushy.
Will potatoes turn mushy if I cook for two whistles?
I usually buy gold potatoes and they cook perfectly if I cook for two whistles and natural pressure release. A certain variety of potatoes cooks perfect for 1 whistle and they might turn mushy with 2 whistles so the number of whistles differs on the variety of potatoes used. Cook it accordingly.
Why should I run potato in cold water?
After potatoes are cooked I usually prefer keeping them in a colander and run tap water as it stops further cooking.
Can I use Chilli powder for urulai kizhangu roast?
Yes, you can use Chilli powder instead of Sambar powder. Adjust the quantity according to your preference.
Can I cook urulai roast in high flame?
No slow roasting is the key to perfect crispy golden potatoes.
Can I cook potato in a non-stick pan?
Yes, you can cook potato roast in any pan of your choice but I love the texture of cast iron urulaikizhangu roast they turn best.
Should I make a vegan potato roast?
No, I prefer coconut oil flavor so I like using it for my urulaikizhangu roast. You can use any oil of your choice or add ghee for richness.
Can I add other masalas/ spice powder to the potato roast?
You can play with your favorite flavors and make potato roast. I prefer to keep it simple so I generally add Sambar powder alone.
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Ingredients
3 big golden potatoes 1/8 teaspoon turmeric powder 2 tablespoon oil 1/2 tablespoon Sambar powder Salt Hing 1 + 1/2 tablespoon Besan flour To temper: Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp Channa dal 1 tbsp Curry leaves few
How to make urulai kizhangu roast with step by step pictures
Firstly, In a pressure cooker add roughly chopped potatoes, turmeric powder, enough water to soak
Pressure cook for 2 whistles and let the pressure releases naturally
Place the cooked potatoes in a colander and drain the water
Furthermore, run tap water to prevent further cooking
Let the water drain completely and potatoes turn cold. Peel off the skin and cut the potatoes into a bite-sized piece In a cast-iron skillet add 1 tablespoon of oil and let the oil turns hot
Add mustard seeds, channa dal, and curry leaves, and let them splutter
Turn down the flame to low-medium Furthermore, add sambar powder and salt; give a quick mix
Add potatoes and mix well
Cook for a minute, mix well in between
Furthermore, add 1 tablespoon of oil and mix well
Add besan flour and mix well
Finally, add a generous pinch of hing and cook for 20 minutes, sauteeing the potatoes once in a while for even roasting
