Posted on: 28 Jun 2022

Aloo mutter (AM) curry

My mother used to cook this at least once a week. It’s fairly easy and fast to cook. I typically cook this with fresh potatoes and frozen green peas.

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ingredients 

For 6 portions. 

• 500g chopped potatoes
• 200g chopped onions
• 400g crushed tomatoes
• 1.5tsp salt
• 1.5tsp chilli powder
• 0.5tsp turmeric
• 1tbsp garlic powder
• 1tbsp ginger powder
• 2tsp coriander powder
• 1tsp cumin
• 1tsp garam masala
• sunflower oil

steps

1. Fry onions in oil till they are translucent. Add salt for the faster process
2. Add ginger and garlic powder. Saute till its cooked
3. Add chilli powder and turmeric, cumin and coriander. Fry till spices are cooked
4. Add tomato puree and simmer on medium heat for 5min
5. Add potatoes and peas. Mix them such that they are covered with the sauce
6. Add enough water so that all the potatoes are covered. Cook on low to medium heat. Stir occasionally
7. Add garam masala to the curry and mix well
8. Let it cook for 5 mins. See if the potatoes have soften a bit. And its done
9. Enjoy with rice or bread