Potato bhaji

Boil the potatoes (or pressure cook) till done. Peel and cut roughly into cubes and mash very roughly. Boil peas if adding. Slice onions. Chop green chillies and ginger.

Heat oil and add the mustard seeds, cumin, chana dal, let crackle and dal turn brown. Add asafoetida, curry leaves, green chillies, sliced onions, saute till onions turn transparent. Add turneric powder, red chilli powder.

Add some water (about 1/2 cup or more) and cook for 5 to 7 mins or till dal turns soft.

When a little liquid remains, add the potatoes, peas if adding, salt, coriander leaves. Mix well. Cook for few mins for flavors to blend.

Lastly add lime juice and remove from heat.

Use as filling for masala dosas or serve with puris.