Alu Bhaji, Recipe for Alu Bhaji

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Bhaji is a generic term used for a side dish in Hindi. This particular one is Alu Bhaji (Potato Curry) commonly eaten with Puri. Puri-Bhaji is an excellent combo as a breakfast or as a brunch. And this dish can be found in an Indian Meal on any special occasions like weddings, festivals, party, a family gathering etc
Serves:	2
Preparation Time:	10 mins
Cooking Time:	20 mins
Ingredients:	Potatoes - 3
	Onions finely chopped - 2
	Ginger grated - 1 tsp
	Green chillies finely chopped - 3
	Mustard Seeds - ½ tsp
	Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp
	Turmeric Powder- ¼ tsp
	Salt to taste
	Oil - 2 tbsp
	Water - ½ Cup
	Coriander Leaves (Cilantro) finely chopped for garnishing
	Lemon juice - 1 tsp
Method:	• Wash and peel the Potatoes. Pressure cook them and after it cools slightly mash them. • Heat Oil in a pan, add Mustard Seeds and allow it to splutter. Then add Cumin Seeds, Ginger, Green Chillies and Turmeric Powder. Fry for a minute. • Then add Onions and saute till translucent. Add boiled Potatoes and Salt. • Add the Water. Mix well and cook on low heat for about 10min. • Take off the heat to garnish with Coriander Leaves (Cilantro) and a dash of Lemon Juice. • Bhaji is ready to be served with hot Puris and some spicy Pickles!