Potato and pea curry
This simple version of aloo matar (potato and pea curry) can be made in under an hour and uses store cupboard and cheap ingredients.Ingreadient:
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil or any vegetable oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried chilli flakes
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 3 medium-sized potatoes (about 650g/1lb 7oz), peeled and cut into 2.5cm/1in pieces
- 300g/10½oz frozen peas
Direction
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Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the cumin seeds. Once they start to sizzle, add the onion and cook for 5–6 minutes over a medium heat until golden-brown, stirring regularly.
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Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the tomatoes with 200ml/7fl oz water and bring to the boil. Cover and cook over a low–medium heat for 15 minutes, or until the volume of liquid has reduced, stirring regularly.
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Add the salt, spices, potatoes and 300ml/½ pint boiling water. Cover and cook over a low–medium heat for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are softened but not breaking apart, stirring regularly.
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Add the peas with an extra splash of water (if needed) cover and cook for 5 minutes. Serve hot with flat breads or rice. A dollop of natural yoghurt is also a nice addition.