Ever wondered whats inside a vibrant POTATO with the PURPLE skin??? --- Mixed Vegetable Indian Stir Fry

When i brought these purple potatoes home, i was surprised to see the bright purple flesh inside, since i was expecting it to be similar to red potatoes, wherein only the peel is red. I found these bright and firm petite potatoes in a local farmers market intriguing and couldn't stop buying some. The other day i was telling my mom about the array of potatoes you find here in US like the red potatoes, russet potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes, baby red potatoes, fingerlings, blue potatoes and these purple potatoes. It was very interesting cooking these Purple Peruvian Potatoes as they were creamy in texture and did hold their shape when cooked .., and the best part they cooked to perfection in no time... I made a simple vegetable saute with purple potatoes, tender beans, crisp green pepper, fresh cauliflower, firm tomatoes along with some ginger and garlic. I can call this one a super healthy dish with less fat, lots of fiber, Vitamin C, Potassium etc .. This curry recipe will be going to Eat Healthy - Fiber Rich hosted by Sangeeth



Ingredients you need:
3 small petite purple potatoes10-15 petite beans cut into 1 inch piecesA small handful of cauliflower bunch1 small red onion2 small firm tomatoes1 green pepper1 red pepper( optional )some frozen or fresh green peas ( option, i didn't add them though )2 tsp coriander power1 tsp cumin powdera pinch of garam masala( optional )
2 tbsp oil3-4 green chillies to your tastecoriander and mint for garnish


Tadka or tempuring:
1 tsp cumin seeds( aavalu )1 tsp mustard seeds( jeelakarra )10 curry leavesa pinch of turmericPreparation:
Wash and drain all the veggies, except tomato( Wash before chopping )Heat oil in a kadai, wok or nonstick pan and add onions, green chillies, potatoes, green beans, cauliflower in orderAfter 2 mins add cut green pepper and cook with lid half coveredNow add the chopped tomatoes and cook without the lid, make sure the tomatoes are still firm and not mushyAdd salt, cumin and coriander powders. Alternatively you can add curry powderSwitch off the flame add coriander and mint.Do adjust salt and spice to taste..


This Mixed Vegetable Curry curry tasted great both with rice and chapathis and the potatoes stayed purple once cooked, but not as vibrant as when raw. This dish is a dry curry and all the veggies should be crisp and not fully cooked.. The idea is to keep the flavor, texture and crunch of the veggies. There is no hard and fast rule as which vegetables to use, anything that can hold its shape when cooked can be added...

Tags: Purple Potato, Mixed Vegetable, Purple Peruvian, Mixed Vegetable Curry