Potato Podimas

Ingredients:
Potatoes - 3
Onion - 1 small (optional)
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
Oil

Method:
1. Boil the potatoes in water ( to which a pinch of turmeric is added ).
2. Cut the onions finely. Smash the potatoes well and add the turmeric powder, mix well and set aside.
3. Heat oil in a kadai and splutter mustards. Add onions & fry till transparent.
4. Add the smashed potatoes and fry well till the masala smell goes.
5. Serve hot with chapathi.