Recipe: Indian Spiced Potatoes

Indian Spiced Potatoes

1 TB olive oil
1 medium onion chopped
2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
2 tsp. ground coriander
Pinch of ground cumin
1/2 tsp. turmeric
Ground pepper to taste
2 lbs. potatoes, peeled and cut into inch dice
Salt to taste
1 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantrillo

In a skillet, heat oil in medium heat, until hot. Add onion and cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Increase heat to med.-high. Add garlic, coriander, cumin, turmeric and ground pepper. Cook, stirring frequently. Stir in potatoes until well coated. Add salt and cup water; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender and water evaporates, stirring occasionally. Stir in peas; cook covered 2 minutes to heat through. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving. I added 3 tb of butter at the end of the recipe, to give it substance. The potatoes are good for serving with roasted meat or chicken.