Aloo Tamatar (Spiced Potato Curry)

Aloo Tamatar (Spiced Potato Curry)

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon high-heat oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (optional)
  • 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes or 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 3 potatoes - boiled, peeled and cubed (about 3 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1/4  teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

Heat oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin, mustard and fenugreek seeds. Let splutter (about 30 seconds to 1 minute). Add tomatoes or tomato sauce and cook for 2 minutes until tomatoes are soft. Add turmeric and potatoes; mix well. Add salt, coriander and cayenne pepper.

Add water, cover and let simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with cilantro, if desired.

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