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Curried Potatoes & Peas - Alu Mattar


A wonderful Indian classic, Alu Mattar, or curried potatoes and peas is great on its own or served with our other curry suggestions for a sumptuous feast!

Curried Potatoes & Peas - Alu Mattar Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 chopped onions
  • 3 crushed garlic cloves
  • 1" chunk (2.5 cm) ginger root, finely diced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin (5ml)
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric (3ml)
  • 1 tsp salt (5ml)
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5ml) ground hot red pepper
  • 28 ounce (796ml) can of tomatoes, or 6-8 fresh large tomatoes, cut up
  • 3-4 large potatoes, peeled and cut up
  • 1 cup (250ml) water, and/or tomato juice
  • fresh coriander leaves
  • 1/2 tsp (3ml) garam masala
  • 1 cup frozen peas (250ml)

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    METHOD:

    Heat oil in large saucepan and then sauté onions, garlic and ginger until onions are soft and golden.

    Add cumin, turmeric, salt and red pepper, then tomatoes and coriander.

    Cook briskly, while stirring for about five minutes.

    Add potatoes, water, and/or juice.

    Reduce to a steady simmer and cook 45-60 minutes until potatoes are tender.

    Add frozen peas 15 minutes before completion of cooking.

    Garnish the Alu Mattar with fresh coriander leaves and add garam masala to taste.

     

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