Potatoes in Sweet Sour Tomato Gravy

this is something we normally cook at my inlaws place...the masalas quantity may vary...as per the quality and your taste...this is the approx. measurement i use...try and let me know...use the chili mildly if you dont want a really hot curry...preparation time includes boiling the potatoes...

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 5  medium potatoes, boiled and cut into bite size cubes
• 4  large  ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
• 12  curry leaves
•  cinnamon stick
• 1⁄2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 4  teaspoons coriander powder
• 2  teaspoons  dry red chili powder
• 1  teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons sugar
• 2  tablespoons tomato ketchup (optional)
•  salt, as per taste
• 4  tablespoons  oil
• 2  cups water

Directions

1. Heat oil in a wok/kadai.
2. Crackle the mustard seeds, throw in the cinnamon sticks.
3. Add the curry leaves and the chopped tomatoes, stir and cover with a lid.
4. Cook with the lid on for 10 minutes.
5. Remove the lid and mash the tomatoes to form a not-so-fine paste.
6. When the oil starts coming out of the tomatoes add in all the dry powders and the sugar.
7. Stir for a minute or two.
8. Add in the potatoes and stir.
9. Pour the water and bring to a boil.
10. The consistency of the preparation should not be very thick or watery.
11. Serve with hot paranthas or any type of bread….