Aloo Val Papdi curry

Ingredients: 

• Val Papdi- 1/2 lb
• Aloo- 2nos
• Onions - 1nos
• Ginger garlic paste- 2tspns
• Jeera/ Cumin seeds- 3tspns
• Turmeric powder- 2 tpns
• Red chili powder- as per taste
• Salt - to taste
• Oil

Procedure:

• You can use the Val papdi as is if they are small and tender else, remove the fibrous strings from sides and make them into smaller pieces with hands
• Peel and chop the aloo  and onions the same size of val papdi
• In  a pad add oil and jeera seeds, once the seeds start to turn dark brown in color add the chopped onions and ginger garlic paste
• Saute the onions till golden brown and add the chopped aloo, cover it with a lid ad let it cook for 5-6 minutes
• Once the aloo is tender add the val papdi, salt, turmeric powder and few sprinkles of water and let it cook for 5-7 minutes. Keep mixing in between.
• Open and lid and check if the papdi is tender enough so that you can smash it with the spoon
• Add the red chili powder and cook it on a low flame for 5more minutes
• Serve hot with rice or roit!!!