For the second day of making Gravies with Potato, I have another famous Potato Masala that's specially made with Pooris. So much so that it is called Poori Masala in many hotels. This is also one of the famous Combo Breakfast you can order in Tamil Nadu.
I already have a version of Potato Masala which is different from today's version. When I was thinking about representing a potato gravy from each state, I suddenly remembered that Amma used to make it and we also get it in the hotels. As I had said Amma always used to have this included in our regular menu, which ensured our weekly quota of potato gets exhausted and she never used to make Potato Roast.
However, when I started packing lunches for my kids, I realized Potato Roast is their favourite. And the fact that they do not like the Potato Masala be it with Pooris or with Dosas, so I end up making it very simple for Hubby Dear.
This week's theme gave me a chance to remember my childhood food and I made it again. I haven't made it in a long time. It is called as Poori kizhangu masala in Tamil. Most times in down south it is called just as Poori Kizhangu.
In fact, the simpler version of Potato Masala was one of my first posts meant for Bachelors! That also reminds me that I am in my anniversary month!
Meanwhile, come join in a traditional Tamil Nadu Style Poori Masala!
Poori Masala
Gayathri Kumar says
This is one of my fav breakfast combo. Looks so yum. I am feeling so hungry now..
The Pumpkin Farm says
gram flour addition indeed makes it very different from what i have ever heard or tasted....thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe from ur state and childhood
KParthasarathi says
Some things, be they humans or edibles, are made for each other and nothing else would go together. Poori kizhangu is one such delectable pair.Simple though to make,it is the most satisfying snack for breakfast or brunch!
vaishali sabnani says
I like this version of child hood memories, like the use of besan , I am sure it will be one delicious dish..and anyway I am a potato lover.
Usha says
Even my mom use to make this but don't remember what we called it. My in-laws call it pitla, or at least the preparation looks lot similar. Poori masala is always a winning combo.
Nalini's Kitchen says
Such a classic combo Valli.The poori and the masala looks do tempting.
Harini-Jaya R says
Very tempting, Valli. Super combo as well.
Priya Suresh says
This is how we make our poori masala, u know wat i drink this masala just like that, my fav.
Srividhya Gopalakrishnan says
awww the classic and comfortable combo.
Kalyani says
remember eating this at Chennai hotels - the Karnataka / Mumbai restaurants have the dry potato curry - will try this out
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Tamil Nadu poori is never complete without this masala. I crave for poori only to eat this masala. I don't add besan in mine, will try adding that next time.
Suma Gandlur says
Love this curry. I realized after reading Usha's comment that we call it Bombai chutney which is pitla of course.
Archana Potdar says
Love the combo. I guess every state has a combo similar. I love the use of besan and carrots. BTW as I read I realised Tha I never seem to have whole cashew nuts at home. If they are whole then they are salted or masalawala. 😀
Smruti Shah says
I love this combination. On weekends that I do not care about calories, this is brunch at home 🙂
Pavani N says
That is such a classic potato curry with besan. Love the addition of cashews in there.
Sowmya :) says
This is one of the favorite curries at my in-laws place...everyone can eat it over and over again. love your version...looks yumm
Ritu Tangri says
Aloo puri is my family favorite during weekends. I make it in Punjabi style. Will try this Tamil style poori masala. It must have tasted awesome
Suja Ram says
Thats an all-time classic preparation..And Iam craving for some hot pooris with this Masala now..yummy
Priya Srinivasan says
such a classic combo!!! perfect breakfast!!!