Potato flax seed stir fry ( உருளைகிழங்கு ஆழிவிதை வறுவல் )

Potato flax seed stir fry

 ( உருளைகிழங்கு ஆழிவிதை வறுவல் ) 

Ingredients:

Potato ( உருளைக்கிழங்கு )  - 3 Nos.

Borlotti or Cranberry Beans / ( உருண்டை பயறு/பட்டர் பீன்ஸ்) - 2 tbsp

Flax Seeds ( ஆழி விதை ) - 3 tsp

Ginger ( இஞ்சி ) - a small piece

Garlic ( பூண்டு ) - 5 

Fennel seeds ( சோம்பு ) - 1/4 tsp 

Turmeric Powder ( மஞ்சள் தூள் ) - 1/4 tsp

Chili Powder ( மிளகாய் தூள் ) - 1/2 tsp

Mixed Spice Powder / Garam Masala ( மசாலா தூள் ) - 1/2 tsp

Salt to taste ( தேவைக்கேற்ப உப்பு ) 

Groundnut Oil or Olive Oil ( எண்ணெய் )  -  4 tbsp

Fresh Coriander Leaves ( கொத்தமல்லி தழை ) -  2 twigs.

STEPS:

If you are using the dry beans, soak for 3 hours Pressure cook to boil, keep side. ( fresh ones can be boiled together with potatoes )

Boil and peel the potatoes. Slice into cubes.

Mix the three powder and salt. Make a paste using less water.

Marinate the sliced potatoes and the beans in this paste. Keep aside for at least 15 minutes.

Fine chop ginger and garlic.

Dry roast the flax seeds for a minute and let it cool.

(coarse grinding flax seeds is an optional step )

Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan.

Add fennel seeds. As it cracks, add finely chopped garlic and ginger.

Saute for a minute.

Add the marinated potato.Give a toss now and then.

When it is half done, add in the flax seeds..

Shallow fry further until it is roasted well.

Remove from fire, garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

My Notes:

The yummy dish, packed with carbohydrate and protein, is ready to serve with steamed rice and a sambar or rasam.  

It can be used as a filling for your lunch box chapathi rolls. 😋

Flax seeds are good for health. It is getting its place in many kitchen shelves these days. It can be Incorporated in varied ways in your dishes.