Potato in tomato & curd gravy (Aloo tamatar)

Ingredients

4 medium sized potatoes, boiled and peeled
2 medium sized tomatoes, pureed

1 green chilly, chopped
1 tbsp curd, whisked and preferably a bit sour
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp corriander powder
1/2 tsp fennel powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp red chilly powder
A pinch of asafoetida(hing)
1/2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp Coriander leaves, chopped for garnishing
Salt to taste

Method

1. In a skillet, heat oil and add cumin seeds.
2. When they start spluttering, lower the flame, and add all the spices. Stir a bit.
3. Add tomato puree and green chilly. Flame to medium now.
4. Saute till oil separates from tomatoes. At this moment add curd.
5. Stir for 1-2 min. Now crush potatoes into large pieces by your hands.
6. Drop in the skillet. Fry for a minute.
7. Add enough water for a thick gravy. Lower the flame when it boils and cook for 5 more minutes.
8. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.