In tamil we called it as "Appalam poo kootu".In goes well with karakuzhambhu.
Fried papad - 6(If big make it into 4pieces)
Channa Dhal -1cup
Potato - 1 medium
Tumeric - 1/4tsp
Chilli powder - 1/2tsp(optional)
Salt- As per taste
SEASIONING:
Mustard
Broken urad dhal
Curry leaves
Hing
Dried red chilli - 1 big
METHOD:Boil potato and channa dhal with little Tumeric, chilli.powder&salt in water.
Make boiled potato into medium size bits ,allow the mixture to cook for some time till it becomes little thick,now add the fried papads.
Finally add Seasioning and stir well...off the stove.