Aloo Mangodi

HOW TO MAKE ALOO MANGODI

Mangodi is made with skinless green gram. The procedure of making mangodi is, lentils are soaked in water for 5-6 hours. Then it is grind-ed and thick batter is made and with spices it is mixed. Then, small amount is kept on plastic sheet (say amount is similar to 2 peas sized). And then, they are dried in sunlight for 3-4 days. Then, it’s ready to use.

Ingredients Required: –

• Potatoes – 2 medium sized (peeled and cut in cubes)
• Mangodi – 1/2 cup (slightly beaten by rolling pin)
• Tomato – 1 medium (crushed)
• Onion – 1 medium (peeled and chopped)
• Green chilly – 1 (crushed)
• Bay leaves (tej patta) – 2
• Cinnamon (dalchini) stick – 1/2 inch peice
• Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
• Asafoetida – a pinch
• Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
• Dried coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
• Garam Masala – 1/4 tsp
• Salt – as per taste
• Oil – 1 tbsp
• Water – 1 cup
• Fresh coriander leaves – 1 tbsp (chopped)

Procedure: –

• First of all, take pressure cooker and heat oil in it.
• Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, bay leaves and cinnamon stick.
• Then add, onion and saute till it turns pink. Now add tomatoes and green chilly accompanied by turmeric powder and saute for 4-5 minutes.
• Now add mangodi and saute it for 5 minutes.
• Add potatoes and the species and once again mix well.
• Add water and salt, place the lid and cook for 3 whistles and then off the flame.
• After 5 minutes open it and garnish with coriander leaves.

• It’s ready… serve hot with chapati.