Alu Matar (Potatoes and Peas In Onion-Tomato Sauce)
1 1/2 lb Small Potatoes 2 md Onions 3 Garlic cloves 1 Ginger, fresh 1/2" piece 3 tb Vegetable oil 1 pn Asafoetida, crushed, opt 1/2 ts Cumin seeds Salt, to taste 1/4 ts Cayenne pep...
Ingredients
- 11/2 lb small potatoes
- 2medium onions
- 3garlic cloves
- 1ginger, fresh 1/2" piece
- 3tbsp vegetable oil
- 1pn asafoetida, crushed, opt
- 1/2tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2tsp tumeric, ground
Directions
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1 1/2 lb Small Potatoes 2 md Onions 3 Garlic cloves 1 Ginger, fresh 1/2" piece 3 tb Vegetable oil 1 pn Asafoetida, crushed, opt 1/2 ts Cumin
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It goes exceptionally well with Deep Fried Wheat Bread, a raita and Pumpkin with Onions and Fenugreek." Cook the potatoes until tender
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Peel and set aside
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In the container of a blender or food processor, mince together the onions, garlic and ginger
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In a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat, warm the oil
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Add the asafoetida (if used) and cumin
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When spices darken (1 to 2 seconds) add the minced onion mixture and saute until browned (about 12 minutes)
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Add the salt, cayenne, tumeric and tomatoes and cook until they soften (about 5 minutes)