Kaatchaa Tametaa─Batekaa (Green tomatoes & potatoes)

2 tablespoon tel (oil)

½ teaspoon rai (mustard seeds)

1/8 teaspoon hing (asafetida)

1 suku marchu (whole, dried pepper)

½ teaspoon jiru (cumin seeds)

3 medium batekaa (potatoes), diced 3/4"

1 cup pani (water)

¼ teaspoon hardar (turmeric)

½ teaspoon marchu (cayenne pepper)

1 teaspoon dhaanaa-jiru (powdered coriander & cumin seeds)

½ teaspoon mithu (salt)

3 large green tomatoes, diced 1"

2 teaspoon saaker (sugar)

1. Heat oil & add mustard seeds, asafetida & whole dried pepper.

2. When the seeds start popping, add the cumin seeds followed by the potatoes. Mix well and add water after a minute.

3. Add turmeric, cayenne pepper, coriander-cumin & salt. Lower the heat and cook till potatoes are done (10‑15 minutes).

4. Add green tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes.

5. Add sugar, mixing well and remove from heat.