Batata Nu Shaak (Gujarati Style Potato Sabzi)

• 2½ cups Potatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• 2 teaspoons Green Chilli-Ginger Paste
• 1 Tomato
• 1 pinch Asafoetida
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
• 2 teaspoons Cumin-Coriander Powder
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil
• 1½ tablespoons Fresh Coriander Leaves
• 1¼ cups Water
• Salt

Instructions

1. 1.Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan or kadai.
2. 2.Add mustard seeds; when they begin to crackle, add cumin seeds and asafoetida followed by green chilli-ginger paste.
3. 3.Stir and mix well.
4. 4.Add cubed potatoes and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
5. 5.Add chopped tomatoes, salt and sugar and sauté for 3 minutes.
6. 6.Add red chilli powder and turmeric powder and sauté for 1 minute.
7. 7.Add 1¼ cups water and let mixture boil over medium flame.
8. 8.When boils, cook covered on medium to low flame until potatoes are cooked, stir every 4-5 minutes.
9. 9.It would take around 10-15 minutes to cook completely.
10. 10.If required, add more water and cook for few more minutes.
11. 11.Add cumin-coriander powder, mix well.
12. 12.Turn off the heat.
13. 13.Transfer it to a serving bowl, garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve.