INDIAN POTATOES - ALOO KURMA

Indian Potatoes - Aloo Kurma image

Provided by Pesto lover

Categories Potato

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1 cup onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
3 tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup frozen peas
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
2 teaspoons dry coconut powder (dessicated coconut, ground)
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
3 tablespoons cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

Put oil into skillet and add mustard and cumin seeds. When they start to sputter, add onion, garlic and ginger. Saute until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes and peas and cook until tomatoes are cooked.
Add potatoes, salt, red chile powder, coconut powder, turmeric and garam masala. Add 1/4 c water. Cook, covered, over med heat until potatoes are cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 10-15 minutes.
Serve, sprinkled with cilantro leaves as garnish.