Sri Lankan Chilli Potatoes Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Sri Lankan Chili Potatoes Recipe, wash and pressure cook the potatoes for 2 whistles

Step 2: Peel the skin and cut into big cubes and keep aside

Step 3: Roughly pound the garlic cloves using a pestle and mortar and keep aside

Step 4: Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan, add cinnamon stick, mustard seeds, curry leaves and let it crackle

Step 5: Add the pounded garlic and let its flavour infuse into the oil

Step 6: Add the sliced onions and saute until it turns translucent

Step 7: Add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder, red chili flakes and mix well

Step 8: Now, add the boiled and cubed potatoes, season with salt and mix well

Step 9: Let the potato mix slow cook with the spices for 10 minutes, occasionally keep stirring so that it does not stick to the bottom of the pan

Step 10: Once the potates are fully coated with the spices and has come together, add in the lemon juice, mix well and turn off the heat

Step 11: Serve the Sri Lankan Chili Potatoes Recipe along with Kerala Matta Rice, Sri Lankan Dal, Sambol and Sri Lankan Chicken Curry for a delicious Sri Lankan inspired menu for the weekend lunch