Alur Tarkari :Kalo Jeere - peyaj diye (Nigella,Onion Based Potato Curry)

Whereas I have found the internet to be flooded with elaborate recipes all around, I have also discovered that the simpler pleasures in life to be missing.Some things as simple as a well cooked dal, Alu Dum(Potato cooked under a Steam), Poached Egg are some of the things which are rarely found when compared to something like a Biryani or Pulao.One recipe that is one of my favourites with Luchi is "Kalo Jeera - Onion" based Potato Curry.

Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 18-20 mins

Ingredients:

• Potato - 3 medium sized.200 gms.Cut them into small pieces.
• Onion - 1 medium sized.50 gms.Made into a fine paste.
• Turmeric Powder - 1.5 tsp
• Kalo Jeera - 1/2 tsp.
• Sugar - 1/2 tsp.
• Salt - To taste
• Vegetable Oil - 3 tb sp.

Procedure:

• Heat the oil in a pan and wait for it to get hot.Turn the heat to low once the oil gets hot.
• Add the Kalo Jeera(Nigella Seeds).Wait for the nigella seeds to sputter, at the end of which add the onion paste.
• The onion paste will add some amount of moisture causing some more sputtering.
• Add the sugar to the onion slices.
• Stir for 6-8 mins till the onion paste turns dark brown.
• Then add the potato slices.Sprinkle turmeric powder and salt over the potato.
• Continue to stir for another 5 mins.
• Then add 70-80 ml of warm water and put a lid on the pan.
• Let it cook for 5 mins at the end of which the water will dry up and the potato should be done.

Enjoy with Luchi,A Double Egg Poach.Post breakfast savour some Darjeeling tea.Should make your day.