Post by chief_cook2 on Aug 13, 2005 6:53:00 GMT -6
Potatoes with peas
(Aloo mutter)
Servings: 4
Note: This is from the modern-day "Betty Crocker's Indian Home Cooking,"
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. cumin seed
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2 medium tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
3 medium red-skinned potatoes, peeled, cooked and cut into 2-inch pieces (2
cups)
1 cup frozen green peas
1 cup water
2 Tbsps. finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp. spicy garam masala (available in specialty stores and Indian
groceries)
1. Heat oil in 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add cumin; sizzle 15
to 30 seconds.
2. Add onion; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown. Stir in
tomatoes, salt, cayenne pepper and turmeric, and stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes, or
until tomatoes are softened.
3. Stir in potatoes, peas, water and cilantro. Heat to boiling; reduce heat
to medium. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Uncover and simmer about 5 minutes
longer, or until sauce thickens slightly. Stir in spicy garam masala.