First, cook potato with enough water, turmeric powder, and salt for 2 whistles

Transfer to a colander and run cold water to prevent further cooking

drain the water completely and cool

Peel and chop

heat the pan on a medium flame

add ingredients under "to roast"; mix well

roast till they turn aromatic and change color

Turn off the stove and cool it completely

Grind into a coarse powder

Add oil and heat on a medium flame

When the oil turns hot, add mustard seeds, urad dal, and curry leaves; let them splutter

Furthermore, add small onion and garlic and mix well

Add turmeric powder and salt; give a quick mix

Furthermore, add cooked potatoes and ground podi; mix well and make sure podi is well coated

Turn down to low flame; cook for 6 minutes until the masala is well coated and the curry turns flavorful