Recipe: Curried Potatoes and Peas

Curried Potatoes and Peas (Aloo Matar Rasedaar)

2 lb small potatoes, halved
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp turmeric
1 1/2 tsp cumin powder
2 pinch chili powder
1 tsp cumin seed
2 tbsp olive oil
1 3/4 cups tomatoes, chopped
1 cup frozen peas, thawed

Parboil potatoes for 5 minutes in lightly salted water. Drain and set potatoes aside. In a large skillet, saute turmeric, cumin powder, chili powder and cumin seed in olive oil. Add potatoes to skillet and stir to coat with spices. Add tomatoes and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in peas, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Serve with the Pork, as an accompaniment.