Potato Poppy seeds Gravy / Rich Potato Gravy !

Its again time for Blog Hop Wednesday and this is 10th week happening successfully all because of Radhika and other Co-Hoppers who actively participate in this event every alternate Wednesday. And this week I am paired with one of my blog buddy Nisha of Nisha's Kitchen. This time I don't have any confusion to choose the recipe, as I decided to pick any curry from her space. Since daily my toughest job is to decide what's for dinner?? with Chapathis/dosa?? So I tried her Potato in Poppy seed Coconut Gravy. This is bit similar to my mom's kurma recipe and it goes well with both Idly/Dosa n Chapathi/rotis also. For breakfast I served with dosa n the left over curry we had it with chapathi. This is a rich and heavy dish which you can choose for any Potluck Party or get together Party. Now to the recipe...

Ingredients

1. Potato    2 no.s medium size
2. Onion   1 medium(finely chopped)
3. Tomato   2 medium (finely chopped)
4. Ginger Garlic paste    1 and 1/2 tsp
5. Turmeric powder   a pinch
6. Chili powder     1 and 1/2 tsp
7. Kashmiri chili powder    1/2 tsp(for nice color)
8. Coriander powder    1/2 tsp
9. Cilantro    2 tbsp (finely chopped)
10. Salt   to taste

To temper

1. Oil    2 tbsp (in the original recipe, it was 1/4 cup) 
2. Fennel seeds   1/2 tsp
3. Clove    3 no.s
4. Cinnamon   1" stick
5. Cardamom   3 no.s

To wet Grind

1. Poppy Seeds   2 tsp ( dry roast for a minute and soak it in warm water for 1-2 hours)
2. Coconut   1/4 cup or less(shredded)

Method

• Grind poppy seeds n coconut with little water to a fine paste and keep aside.
• Wash and cut potatoes in to 1" small bite size pieces and steam it for 3-4 minutes and keep aside.

• Heat oil in a kadai, add all the tempering ingredients and let ti sizzle and then add ginger garlic paste and fry for a minute.
• Then add finely chopped onions and saute till it turns translucent.

• After that add tomatoes and saute till it turns soft n mushy and add all the dry powders and stir fry well for a minute.

• And add coconut paste and saute for a minute then add the par boiled potatoes and mix everything well.

• And then add enough water n salt and bring the mixture to boil until oil floats on top.
• Lastly add some finely chopped cilantro, mix well and turn off the stove.

• That's it...rich and delicious Potato Poppy Seed Gravy is ready.
• Enjoy Hot with dos/rotis/biryani/pulao/steamed plain rice.

Sending this to Radhika's Blog Hop Wednesday ~ week 10  and do checkout Here to see what my co-hoppers have done for this week BHW.

Notes:
Adjust water to your desired consistency.
Instead potato, you can also add pan fried paneer and even try with boiled eggs adding at the end.
For Non-vegetarians, this recipe is best with chicken also.