Indian Style Potato Recipe

Ingredients

• 530g approx. Potatoes - Peeled and chopped into 1 inch pieces
• 3 Tablespoon Cooking Oil
• 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 cup / 135g Onion - finely chopped
• 1+1/2 Tbsp Garlic - finely chopped
• 1/2 Tbsp Ginger - finely chopped
• 1+1/2 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 1/2 Tsp Turmeric
• 1/2 Tsp Ground Cumin
• 1 Tsp Ground Coriander
• 1 Tsp Paprika (NOT SMOKED)
• 1/4 Tsp Cayenne Pepper (Optional)
• 1 Teaspoon pink Himalayan salt (1/4 on onion + 3/4 on potatoes)
• 1/4 cup / 3 Tablespoon Water
• 70g / 1/2 cup Frozen Green Peas
• 1/2 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper to taste
• Lime or Lemon juice to taste (about 1 teaspoon)
• 1/2 cup / 15g Cilantro (Coriander leaves) - chopped

Method

1. Fill a pot with 2 to 3 inches of water and bring it to a boil.
2. Peel, wash and chop the potatoes into 1 inch pieces and place them in a steamer basket.
3. Steam the potatoes for 12 to 15 minutes or until fork tender, then set aside.
4. Heat cooking oil in a pan and add onion with 1/4 teaspoon salt; fry on medium to medium-high heat until onion starts to brown (about 5 to 6 minutes).
5. Add finely chopped garlic and ginger; fry for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
6. Add tomato paste and spices (turmeric, paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper); mix well and fry for a few seconds.
7. Add green peas and water; fry on medium heat until water is cooked out.
8. Add steamed potatoes and salt; mix thoroughly to coat potatoes with spices and fry for another 2 to 3 minutes, breaking half of the potatoes with a spatula.
9. Turn off the stove and garnish with ground black pepper, chopped cilantro, and lime or lemon juice.
10. Mix well and serve as a side dish, or use as filling for wraps or sandwiches.