Potato Curry-Sri Lankan Style

Sri Lankan Potato curry (ALA HODI)

Ingredients:
boiled potato (each potato cut into 4 pieces )
Turmeric power
fenugreek 3 pinch/ 1/3 tbs
curry leaves
pandan leaves
cinnamon stick
cardamon 2
cloves 2
thick coconut milk
onion
garlic
green chili

Method: add all the ingredients with coconut milk to a pan and keep on the cooker and keep stirring. add potatoes and keep stirring until the gravy become little thick. when the bubbles come can switch off the cooker.

Health benefits of Potato:
one medium size skinned potato (173g) has much nutrients such as,
Calories: 161
Fat: 0.2 grams
Protein: 4.3 grams
Carbs: 36.6 grams
Fiber: 3.8 grams
Vitamin C: 28% of the RDI
Vitamin B6: 27% of the RDI
Potassium: 26% of the RDI
Manganese: 19% of the RDI
Magnesium: 12% of the RDI
Phosphorus: 12% of the RDI
Niacin: 12% of the RDI
Folate: 12% of the RDI

Potatoes contain flavonoids, carotenoids and phenolic acids. it is reduce the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, certain cancer and diabetes. It may improve the blood sugar control. It may improve the digestive health. Potato is gluten free and it is incredible filling.

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