Alu Matar - Potatoes and Peas in Onion Tomato Sauce


Course : Indian
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Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


1 1/2 pounds small potatoes

2 medium onions

3 cloves garlic

1 piece ginger

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 dash asafetida -- crushed, optional

1/2 tablespoon cumin seeds

1 teaspoon salt -- to taste

1/4 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1/2 tablespoon ground turmeric

2 large tomatoes -- coarsely chopped

1 cup peas

1/4 cup water

1/2 tablespoon garam masala
 

Preparation / Directions:


Cook potatoes until tender. Peel and set aside. In container of a blender or food processor, mince together onions, garlic and ginger. In a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat, warm the oil. Add asafetida (if used) and cumin. When spices darken (1 to 2 seconds) add the minced onion mixture and saute until browned (about 12 minutes). Add the salt, cayenne, turmeric and tomatoes and cook until they soften (about 5 minutes). Add peas and water; reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Halve cooked potatoes if they seem too large. Add them to the pan and cook covered for another 5 minutes. Mix in garam masala just before serving.


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