Aloo Matar - 2

Recipe Ingredients

12		Potatoes, (1 1/2 pounds) - washed (small)
2		Onion - rough chopped (medium)
3		Garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Ginger
3 tablespoons	45ml	Vegetable oil
1/2 tablespoon	7.5ml	Cumin
		Salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Cayenne
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Turmeric
2 teaspoons	10ml	Tomatoes - coarsely chopped (large)
1 cup	237ml	Peas
1/4 cup	59ml	Water
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Garam masala

Recipe Instructions

Cook the potatoes until tender. Peel and set aside. In the container of a blender or food processor, puree the onions, garlic, and ginger. In a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat, warm the oil.

Add the cumin. When the cumin darkens (1 to 2 seconds) add the purred 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 the peas and water, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Halve the cooked potatoes and add them to the skillet and cook covered another 5 minutes.

Mix in the garam masala just before serving.

Source:
Smita Chandra

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