Dry Potato Curry

* Exported from MasterCook *

DRY POTATO CURRY

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian Indian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Potato -- Red skins
Salt to taste
2 tb Vegetable oil
1 t Mustard seeds
1 Onion -- finely sliced
2 Garlic cloves
1 (1 inch) piece gingerroot
- fresh grated
1 Green chile -- seeded, chopped
1 t Ground turmeric
1/2 ts Red (cayenne) pepper
1 t Ground cumin
1/4 c Green pepper -- strips
- to garnish if desired

Cut Potatoes into 3/4 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.



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