Potato Sagu (a delicious Udupi accompaniment for Poori)

In the Indian State of Karnataka there is a small town called Udupi which is known for its delicious cuisine!The place has a beautiful Shri Krishna Temple and the place is known for the amazing temple food!It also has snacks and food combos which are super tasty and very different from the conventional style of food laced with Masalas and whole spices elsewhere.

Sagu is a Potato accompaniment to breads like Poori and Chapati/Roti which is delicious and filling.It is made in the South Indian style using lentils and curry leaves in a thick gravy.You can add boiled and mixed vegetables like Beans,Peas,Cauliflower and Carrots with the Potatoes to enhance the nutrition of the recipe!

This recipe was entered for the 119th FoodieMonday Bloghop where the theme was Udupi Cuisine!

Preparation Time : 30 minutes

Makes : 4 servings

INGREDIENTS

4 – 5 medium Potatoes – boiled and coarsely crushed/chopped

2 medium Onions – finely chopped

2 green Chillies – minced finely

1 tbsp Gram Flour/Garbanzo Bean Flour(Besan) – dissolved in 1 cup water and strained

Salt to taste

1 tbsp Oil

1 tsp Mustard Seeds (Rai)

1 tsp Chana Dal (big yellow lentils)

2 tsp Urad Dal (white lentils)

1 tsp Asafoetida (Heeng)

1 tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi)

1 tsp Red Chilli Powder

1 dried red Kashmiri chilli

7 – 8 Curry Leaves

METHOD

Heat Oil and add Mustard Seeds and dried red chilli.Add Asafoetida and mix well.Add both the kinds of dals,minced Green Chillies and 3 – 4 curry leaves.Fry on low heat till the lentils turn pink and mustard seeds splutter.Add chopped onions and sprinkle a pinch of salt on top.Cook till Onions turn translucent.

Sprinkle Turmeric and Red Chilli Powders and mix well.Add the crushed Potatoes and mix well to amalgamate everything.Cover and cook for 3 – 4 minutes on low heat.Add the gram flour mixed water and stir.Add an extra 1/2 cup of water and the remaining Curry Leaves and cover the pan again.

Cook for 5 – 7 minutes till the gravy thickens and Potatoes are cooked.Take off heat and let it cool down a bit.

Serve warm with fluffy Pooris.

22 thoughts on “Potato Sagu (a delicious Udupi accompaniment for Poori)”

poonampagar says:

November 20, 2017 at 4:04 pm

My son loves potato in any form..and your potato Sagu looks so appealing Amrita ..can’t wait to try !

- Amrita says:
  
  December 9, 2017 at 10:40 pm
  
  Its lip smacking Poonam!It can be had by elder people as well as the Potatoes are completely mashed!
  
Aruna says:

November 20, 2017 at 5:09 pm

Hot Potato Sagu and Puri can make for a soul-satisfying breakfast. 🙂

- Amrita says:
  
  December 9, 2017 at 10:41 pm
  
  I completely second you Aruna..:)
  
The Girl Next Door says:

November 20, 2017 at 5:26 pm

We make potato saagu in a slightly different way, and love it to bits with pooris. Your version sounds so delectable!

- Amrita says:
  
  December 9, 2017 at 10:41 pm
  
  Great then share ur version too Priya..:)…the more the merrier..:)
  
Vidya Narayan says:

November 20, 2017 at 6:23 pm

This is the best breakfast ever. I often end up overeating the sabzi. Addition of the besan is what is new factor here for me. I guess my next attempt should be definitely with the besan. Thanks!

- Amrita says:
  
  December 9, 2017 at 10:42 pm
  
  Do make it once Vidya..:)…I am sure Jeej will like it as well..:)
  
  - Vidya Narayan says:
    
    December 10, 2017 at 7:15 am
    
    Absolutely. He will!
    
Mayuri Patel says:

November 20, 2017 at 9:34 pm

This potato sagu is an interesting preparation. My mouth was watering as I was going through the recipe.

- Amrita says:
  
  December 9, 2017 at 10:43 pm
  
  Thanks so much Mayuri..:)..
  
amrita says:

November 20, 2017 at 9:40 pm

Wish tomorrow morning I get this platter on my breakfast table…;)…very nice

- Amrita says:
  
  December 9, 2017 at 10:44 pm
  
  Visit me once Amrita..or I will come once..:)..our names match and so do our tastes..and this should be a lovely combo..:)
  
Batter Up With Sujata says:

November 21, 2017 at 3:52 pm

Your potatoes with puri makes me drooling. Awesome share 👌

- Amrita says:
  
  December 9, 2017 at 10:45 pm
  
  Thanks so much dear..:)
  
Preethi Prasad says:

November 26, 2017 at 5:41 pm

I love Sagu.Looks so delish. We make it very often at my place.Love to have it with fluffy poori.

- Amrita says:
  
  December 9, 2017 at 10:46 pm
  
  I love it too Preethi..:)
  
waagmi says:

November 27, 2017 at 3:52 pm

My mouth is literally watering Amrita:) that looks so delicious 😋 I just want to grab those perfectly puffed Puris

- Amrita says:
  
  December 9, 2017 at 10:47 pm
  
  Thanks so much Waagmi..:)
  
firsttimercook says:

December 5, 2017 at 11:34 pm

Drooling over this share amrita !!! so much yumyyyy 🙂

- Amrita says:
  
  December 9, 2017 at 10:47 pm
  
  Thanks dear Sasmita..:)
  
Veena Krishnakumar says:

December 17, 2017 at 10:19 pm

This looks so delish. Lovely share