MASH ALOO (INDIAN MASHED POTATOES)

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This makes an interesting and tasty alternative for Indian meals (or any other type of meal that strikes your fancy). You can easily control the heat factor by your choice/amount of chiles. From Madhur Jaffrey's Quick and Easy Indian Cooking, posted for ZWT IV

Provided by pattikay in L.A.

Categories     Potato

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/4 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
3/4 cup milk, heated (plus more if needed)
4 -6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
1 1/4 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
pepper, to taste
1 hot green chili pepper, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 pinch cayenne
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Boil the potatoes with water to cover. When tender (after about 15-20 minutes) drain and mash them with the back of a fork or a potato masher.
  • Add the hot milk and butter and beat with a whisk or a fork, add more milk if needed for desired consistency.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • Serve immediately.

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