Easy Tempered Mashed Potato in Microwave

• 4 medium potatoes – peeled
• 5 cloves garlic – chopped
• Salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• 3/4 cup milk
• 5 tbsp butter

For Indian style topping

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 pinch hing ( asafoetida)
• 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds
• 1-2 green chillies  (slit them in the middle)

Method

Pierce the peeled potatoes all over with a  knife and microwave on high power until tender, about 5 – 7 minutes. .Mash the potatoes using a fork. Set Aside

In a microwave safe bowl put the milk. Microwave on high until just simmering, about 45 seconds.

Add butter , garlic , salt , pepper & mashed potatoes to the bowl with milk. Continue mashing till the desired consistency is reached.

For The Tempering

In a microwave safe bowl , add butter , hing (Asafoetida) , green chillies, cumin seeds . Heat on High for 1 minute.

Add this tempering on the top of mashed potatoes, mix well.

Your tempered mashed potatoes are ready to eat.