How long does Madurai Kizhangu Potlam take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Madurai Kizhangu Potlam serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Madurai Kizhangu Potlam vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Madurai Kizhangu Potlam spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Madurai Kizhangu Potlam?

3 Potato, 80 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 1 tbsp Garlic, 1½ tbsp Roasted Gram Flour, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Madurai Kizhangu Potlam?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Madurai Kizhangu Potlam?

About 282 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Madurai Kizhangu Potlam

Name: Madurai Kizhangu Potlam
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 3 Potato, Boiled; 3 tbsp Sesame Oil; 1½ tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 tsp Coriander Seeds, Crushed; 80 grams Small Onion (Shallots), Finely Chopped; 1 inch Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 2 Green Chilli, Diced; 2 Dry Red Chilli; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tsp Poppy Seeds; 1 tsp Asafoetida; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¾ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1½ tsp Salt; 1½ tbsp Roasted Gram Flour; ½ cup Water; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

25 min
medium
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Potato Poriyal, Madurai Urulai Potlam · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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Madurai kizhangu potlam is a mashed potato masala cooked in sesame oil with shallots, ginger and garlic. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 25 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

18 items

3 people

Potato, Boiled3
Sesame Oil3 tbsp
Fennel Seeds1½ tsp
Coriander Seeds, Crushed1 tsp
Small Onion (Shallots), Finely Chopped80 grams
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 inch
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Diced2
Dry Red Chilli2
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Poppy Seeds1 tsp
Asafoetida1 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder¾ tsp
Salt1½ tsp
Roasted Gram Flour1½ tbsp
Water½ cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp

Contains: wheat, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	282kcal	846kcal
Protein	4.6g	14g
Carbohydrate	29g	88g
Fat	17g	51g
Fibre	5.7g	17g
Sugar	3.5g	11g

Cookd masalas for potato

Method

1
Mash the boiled potatoes until all the big lumps are broken down.
Potato
2
In a kadhai, pour sesame oil and add all the whole spices and cook on a medium flame until it becomes light golden brown and aromatic. (Around 15 seconds)
Sesame OilFennel SeedsCoriander Seeds
3
Add the chopped shallots, ginger, garlic, green chilli and dried red chilli. Cook until the shallots turn very light golden brown.
Small Onion (Shallots)GingerGarlicGreen ChilliDry Red ChilliCurry leavesPoppy SeedsAsafoetida
4
Add the mashed potatoes, powdered spices and salt and mix thoroughly.
Turmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderSalt
5
Add the gram flour and cook on a low medium flame for about a minute until all the raw flavour disappears. Pour water and cook until the mixture until it thickens again (about 30 seconds). Garnish it with coriander leaves and serve hot with curd rice.
Roasted Gram FlourWaterCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Madurai Kizhangu Potlam take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Madurai Kizhangu Potlam serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Madurai Kizhangu Potlam vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Madurai Kizhangu Potlam spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Madurai Kizhangu Potlam?: 3 Potato, 80 grams Small Onion (Shallots), 1 tbsp Garlic, 1½ tbsp Roasted Gram Flour, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Dry Red Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Madurai Kizhangu Potlam?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Madurai Kizhangu Potlam?: About 282 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.