FLUFFY MASHED POTATOES

Alternate Thursdays​ at our home, we have English type breakfast. Well almost..  Because we don't make black pudding and cook bacon strips neither. But this fluffy Mashed Potatoes are a mandatory staple along with pancakes, baked beans, sauteed mushrooms and grilled tomatoes. Not to forget the syrup. This mashed potatoes is also suitable for babies who are above 1 year old. Serve them with Spinach Purée and need not worry about their nutritional need for that day.

Ingredients:
Potatoes- 1/2 kg
Milk- 3/4 cup
Butter - 2tbsp
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper- 1tsp

Method:
Peel the potatoes and cut into 2 inch thick dices.

Put them in boiling water and it should take around 25 minutes.

Or Alternatively in Pressure cooker upto 4 whistles. Or microwave for 13- 15mins with lid covered.

Use a potato masher which has holes in it. Mash them well. Add butter while hot. Throw in salt and mix well.

 Add the milk slowly and mix well. Heat up if necessary. Mix everything thoroughly.
Serve it, sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper.

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