Dry potato curry

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsRed potatoes
Salt to taste
2tablespoonsVegetable oil
1teaspoonMustard seeds
1Onion, finely sliced
2Garlic cloves
1(1 inch) piece gingerroot, fresh grated
1Green chile, seeded, chopped
1teaspoonGround turmeric
½teaspoonRed (cayenne) pepper
1teaspoonGround cumin
Green pepper strips to garnish if desired

Directions

Cut Potatoes into ¾ inch chunks.

Cook potatoes in boiling salted water 6 to 8 minutes, until just tender. Drain and set aside. Heat oil in a large saucepan, add mustard seeds and onions. Cook 5 minutes until onions are soft, but not brown. Stir in garlic and gingerroot; cook 1 minute more.

Add cooked potatoes, chile, turmeric, cayenne and cumin. Stir well.

Cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are very tender and coated with spices. Serve hot, garnished with bell pepper strips. Converted by MMCONV vers. 1½ ---