Piyaj Kolir Torkari 

(Fried Spring Onion with Potatoes)
 

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 The use of paanch phoron or five spice mix gives this preparation of spring onions  a very fresh and delicious taste. Five spice mix or paanch phoron is a mixture in equivalent amounts of Mustard Seeds (Shorshe/Sarso), Fenugreek (Methi) Seeds, Cumin (Jeera) Seeds, Onion (kalojeere) Seeds or Nigella Seeds, and Fennel (Mouri/Saunf) Seeds....often Radhuni is substituted for Methi!!

     

 

Serving Size:  3-4 persons

Ingredients:

Piyaj Koli/Spring Onion - 300 g, cut into 2 inch long pcs

Potato - 200 g (about 2 medium), cut into rings

Onions - 200 g (2 medium), cut into rings

Tomato - 200 g ( 1 large), cut into rings

Paanch phoron/Five spice mix - 1 tsp

Turmeric - 1/2 tsp

Salt - To taste

Sugar - 1 tsp

*Mustard Oil - 1 tbsp

White Oil - 2 tbsp

 

*Use of mustard oil is optional and may be substituted with regular white oil.

 

 

  

 

 

 

              

              

 

Preparation:

  1. Cut potato, tomato, and onions into quarter inch rings.

  2. Cut piyaj koli into 2 inch long pieces.

 

Cooking procedure:

  1. Heat oil in a kadhai.

  2. Add paanch phoron and fry for 30 sec till seeds splutter.

  3. Add potatoes, onions and fry for 2 min on medium heat.

  4. Add tomato, turmeric, sugar and salt. Mix well, cover and fry on medium-low heat for about 8 min. Water is not required for this dish. The potatoes should be almost cooked at this stage.

  5. Add piyaj koli/spring onions and mix. Fry on medium heat for 5 min till the vegetables are soft.

  6. Remove from heat.

 

Serving Suggestions:

Serve hot with rice and dal. Quick and easy item that is also very delicious.