Potato and Pea Curry

Name: Potato and Pea Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1.5 lb potatoes; 2 tsp brown mustard seeds; 2 tbsp ghee; 2 onions; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tsp fresh ginger; 1 tsp turmeric; 0.5 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp garam masala; 0.5 cup water; 0.667 cup frozen peas; salt and pepper; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro

Potatoes, peas and coriander simmered on the stove and spiced with mustard seeds and ginger for a South Asian curry.

45 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · 45 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Cut potatoes into 3/4 inch cubes. Heat the mustard seeds in dry pan until they start to pop. Add ghee, onions, garlic and ginger; cook, stirring until soft. Add turmeric, salt, pepper, chili, cumin, garam masala and potatoes.
2
Stir until potatoes are coated. Add water and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are just tender; stir occasionally. Add peas and stir. Simmer, covered, for 3-5 minutes or until potatoes are cooked through and liquid is absorbed. Add cilantro and stir.