Aloo Tamatar Sabzi

Name: Aloo Tamatar Sabzi
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 tbsp high-heat vegetable oil; 0.5 tsp cumin seed; 0.5 tsp mustard seeds; 0.5 tsp fenugreek seeds; 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes; 0.5 tsp ground turmeric; 3 medium potatoes; 1 tsp salt; 2 tsp ground coriander; 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 cup water; 1 tbsp fresh cilantro

Gently simmered tomatoes, potatoes and coriander, warmed with cumin and mustard seeds, a South Asian side dish. It's finished with cilantro.

40 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 20 min · Cook 20 min · 40 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the cumin, mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds, if using. Let splutter (about 30 seconds to 1 minute).
2
Add tomatoes or tomato sauce and cook for 2 minutes until tomatoes are soft. Add turmeric and potatoes. Mix well. Then add salt, coriander and cayenne pepper, if using.
2 min
3
Add water, cover and let simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with cilantro, if desired.
10 min