Cut potatoes into small cubes and deep fry them till they turn golden brown

Strain excess oil. Sprinkle some salt over the fried potatoes

In a pan, heat 2 teaspoons of oil. Add cumin seeds. When they pop, add sliced garlic pods

Add sliced shallots and curry leaves

Add chopped green chillies and ginger paste. If you don't use paste, add 1/2 teaspoon of finely chopped ginger. Add little salt to taste

Add the powders and mix well till the rawness is gone

Add water to this masala. Now add the fried potatoes and mix well

Check salt level and add if required

Close the pan with a lid for about 1-2 minutes in simmer heat so that the potatoes blend with masala

Serve hot with rice, roti or bread