Aloo Masala

Ingredients

• • 5 peeled potatoes (cubed 1 inch)

  • 1/3 Cup cooking oil

  • 1/8 tsp turmeric (step 3)

  • 1/8 tsp chili powder

  • 1 large onion (finely chopped)

  • 1/2 cubic inch grated fresh ginger

  • 2 cinnamon sticks (1 inch)

  • 2 black (or green) cardamoms (with small slit cut in top)

  • 4 whole cloves

  • 1 diced green chili pepper

  • 397 ml diced tomatoes (1 can)

  • 1/2 tsp turmeric (step 6)

  • 2 tsp ground coriander

  • 1 tsp fennel seeds (or ground)

  • 1/2 tsp chili powder

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 Cup warm water

  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Preparation

• 1. Place oil on medium heat and fry potato cubes until well browned on all sides (about 10 minutes).

  2. Remove potatoes with a slotted spoon or spatula and place aside.

  3. Remove the pan from heat and add the 1/8 tsp turmeric and 1/8 tsp chili powder.

  4. Place the pan back on medium heat and fry the onions, ginger, cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves and green chili until onions are lightly browned (about 7 minutes).

  5. Add half of the tomatoes and fry until the tomatoes break-up.

  6. Add the 1/2 tsp turmeric, coriander, fennel and chili powder and cook for another 3 minutes.

  7. Add in the remaining tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

  8. Add the potatoes, salt and water, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about 5 minutes.

  9. Uncover and cook for another 3 minutes.

  10. Stir in cilantro leaves and serve.