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Potatoes Masala

Masala refers to an aromatic blend of spices. Look for unusual ingredients such as tamarind paste in specialty food stores, Indian and Middle Eastern markets or your grocer's international foods aisle.

Courses: Vegetarian
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

16 tablespoons 240mlNew potatoes - halved (small)
2 tablespoons 30mlTomato puree
2 tablespoons 30mlKetchup
1 tablespoon 15mlTamarind paste
1 teaspoon 5mlSugar
1 teaspoon 5mlMinced fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons 7.5mlGround coriander
1 teaspoon 5mlMinced garlic
1 teaspoon 5mlChili powder
1 tablespoon 15mlFresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons 30mlVegetable oil
1 tablespoon 15mlChopped cilantro

Recipe Instructions

Place potatoes in large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender when tested with a knife, about 15 minutes. Drain, and set aside.

In small bowl, combine 1 cup water, tomato puree, ketchup, tamarind paste, sugar, ginger, coriander, garlic, chili powder, lemon juice and salt to taste.

In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add tomato paste mixture and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.

Add potatoes, stirring to coat. Cook, stirring often, 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro and serve hot.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Per Serving: 280 Cal; 5g Prot; 7g Total Fat (1 Sat. Fat); 52g Carb.; 0mg Chol; 140mg Sod.; 5g Fiber.

Source:
Vegetarian Times, May 2002

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