Bangala Dumpa Mudda Kura (Mashed Potato Curry)

Bangala Dumpa Mudda Kura or Mashed Potato Curry is a simple potato curry that we make often at home. I love it for its simplicity and its power to comfort.

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During our childhood, my brother used to call this Bangala Dumpa Upma Kura, a name he thought of because the ‘popu’ (tadka or tempering) in this curry is virtually the same as that in Rava Upma and the end result also looks a bit like upma too.

I first posted this recipe in July 2012 and am now updating it. How time flies! 🙂

How to Make Bangala Dumpa Mudda Kura | Mashed Potato Curry

Serves: 2

Time: 20 Minutes 

Ingredients

1. Potato (medium-sized) – 3
2. Onion (medium-sized) – 1 (optional)
3. Grated Ginger – 1 tsp
4. Green Chillies – 3 or 4
5. Udad Dal – 1 tsp
6. Mustard Seeds – 1/2 tsp
7. Oil – 1 tbsp
8. Curry Leaves – 6 to 8
9. Salt to Taste

Method

1. The Preparation
   1. Boil, peel, and mash the potatoes.
   2. Chop the onion to fine pieces.
2. Making the Kura
   1. In a kadai, heat the oil.
   2. Add the mustard seeds and wait till they splutter.
   3. Add udad dal and fry till golden brown.
   4. Add the chopped onions and salt. I used about 1/2 tsp salt.
   5. Fry till the onion pieces turn translucent.
   6. Add the slit green chillies, curry leaves, and grated ginger.
   7. Fry for a minute.
   8. Add the mashed potato and mix well.
3. Cook for about 5 minutes.
4. Turn off the heat.
5. Serve hot with Sambar Rice, Curd Rice, or Puris.