Curried Peas and Potatoes (India)

Ingredients

• 2 T oil
• 2½ t ginger root , grated
• 2½ t garlic , chopped
• 1 C onion , chopped
• 1 t salt
• 1 T cumin
• ½ t ground turmeric
• 1 t ground red pepper
• 3f medium tomatoes , chopped
• 1½ T cilantro , chopped, or ground coriander
• 1 large potato , cubed
• ¾ C water
• 3 C frozen peas

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, heat 2 T oil. Add and sauté ginger, garlic, onion, and salt.
2. When onions are brown, add cumin, turmeric, and red pepper.
3. Stir in tomatoes and cilantro. Cook 5 minutes, until liquid has evaporated.
4. Add potato and water, stir well, bring to a boil, and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes.
5. Add frozen pea. Simmer 5 minutes or until potatoes and peas are tender. Garnish with 1 T. cilantro, chopped. Serve over rice as a main dish, or as side dish with curry meal.