Wash potatoes, peel and cut into 1 inch cubes.

Combine all ingredients under "for spice paste" and grind into a smooth past using a couple of spoons of water.

Heat oil in a saucepan. Toss up the potatoes and shallow fry till golden. Drain and set aside.

Add more oil if required, saute the onions along with the curry leaves and green chillies till soft.

Add the potatoes, powders, salt and 1/2 cup water and give it a good stir.

Cook on low flame, sitrring occassioanlly till the water is dried and potatoes are cooked.

Mix in the milk and the spice paste and cook for another 5 minutes till well blended.

Serve warem with rice or rotis.