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Vegetable Curry (Alu Chole Mater)

A Pakistani curry of chickpeas, hash brown potatoes and green chilies, seasoned with cumin and turmeric and cooked in a pan.

26 min · Serves 8 · Easy

Serves
8

Ingredients

Time
Prep 1 min · Cook 25 min · 26 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    In a large skillet heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil over medium heat. Add frozen potatoes and cook until heat through.

  2. 2

    Remove from pan and set aside. In the same skillet heat the other 2 tablespoons oil, cook cumin seeds until brown (about 45 seconds).

    1 min
  3. 3

    Turn heat down to medium low and add onions, chiles, salt, coriander, turmeric and bay leaves.

  4. 4

    Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chick peas and cooked potatoes. Stir to combine.

    5 min
  5. 5

    Cover. Cook over medium heat for 8-10 minutes stirring occasionally.

    10 min

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