Urulaikizhangu Puli Thokku Recipe (South Indian Style Potatoes with Tamarind)

Step 1: To begin making Urulaikizhangu Puli Thokku Recipe, wash and boil the potatoes using a pressure cooker for 2 whistles

Step 2: The potatoes should be cooked yet firm

Step 3: Once cooked, peel the skin of the potatoes, cut it into cubes and keep aside

Step 4: Heat oil in a saucepan on medium heat, add the mustard seeds and chana dal and let it crackle

Step 5: Add the asafoetida, curry leaves and dried red chilli and let it splutter

Step 6: Add the tamarind paste and the spice powders - red chilli, coriander and sambar powder

Step 7: Add a 1/4 cup of water and let the mixture boil for a few minutes until the raw smell of the tamarind goes away

Step 8: Once it comes to a paste consistency, add the boiled potatoes, season with salt and toss the potatoes well in the tamarind spice mix

Step 9: Let the potato mix simmer for 10 minutes until it becomes a little dry and switch off the flame

Step 10: Serve the Urulaikizhangu Puli Thokku Recipe along with steamed rice, Thakkali Vengayam Sambar recipe, Beets, Garlic, Lemon rasam, Carrots and Beans Poriyal and Papads as a part of your elaborate weekend brunch menu