Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  10                    potatoes -- (to 12)
     3/4  cup           fresh curds
   2                    onions -- grated
   2      teaspoons     cumin -- powdered
   1      teaspoon      chile powder
     1/4  teaspoon      turmeric powder
   1      cup           boiled green peas
   2      tablespoons   fresh cream
     1/2  teaspoon      sugar
   3      tablespoons   ghee
                        salt -- to taste
                        ***to be ground into a paste***
   3      cloves        garlic
   4                    cloves
   2      tablespoons   poppy seeds -- (khus-khus)
   1      1" piece      ginger
   2                    green chiles
   2                    cardamoms

Preparation:

Potatoes and Peas in a Spicy Curry. Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes 1. Peel the potatoes. Prick them thoroughly with a toothpick and soak in cold water. After about 10 minutes, remove from the water and add the curds and salt. Keep aside for 1 hour. 2. Heat the ghee and fry the onions for 1 minute. Add the paste and fry again for 1 minute. 3. Add the coriander-cumin seed powder, chile powder and turmeric powder and fry again for a few seconds. 4. Add the potato mixture and 2 cups of water. Cover and cook until the potatoes are soft. 5. Add the green peas, cream and sugar. Serve hot.