This Aloo Matar is a very quick and easy dish to prepare and is perfect for the family on a cold night. The garam masala’s fragrance is deeply satisfying and nurturing.
Serves: 4
GF, VG
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Ingredients
- 1 large potato, diced
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 1 green chilli, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 thumbnail-size piece of ginger, grated
- 400g tin of tomatoes
- ½ tsp chilli paste
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp date syrup
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups cooked brown rice, to serve
Method
- Place the potatoes in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil and cook until tender.
- Meanwhile, heat a wok over a high heat. Add the cumin seeds, onion, chilli, garlic and ginger and sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add the tomatoes, chilli paste, garam masala and date syrup and then mix well.
- Cook until the tomatoes become a thick paste, add 1 cup of water and stir. Add the cooked potatoes, then add the peas and season to your taste.
- Bring the curry to the boil and simmer for a couple of minutes, then serve with brown rice.
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