Potato Masala
- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 lb. potatoes (Yukon gold)2-3 green chilies (serrano, jalapeno, etc.), finely chopped1-inch fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped1 medium onions, finely chopped1 cup water1/2 tsp. ground tumeric1/2 cup green peasChopped cilatro for garnish (optional)For tempering:2 tsp. olive oil1 tsp. brown mustard seeds1 tsp. cumin seeds2 tsp. yellow split peas, picked over and rinsed1-2 dried red chilies, halved lengthwise1/2 tsp. asafoetida powder
Boil potatoes until cooked. Peel, slightly mash (lots of big chunks), and set aside.
Temper spices: heat olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium high heat. Add the tempering spices and stir until the mustard seeds begin to pop and the split peas start to change color--less than a minute. Add the green chiles, ginger, onion, and saute for 2-3 minutes.
Add salt to taste, tumeric, and1 cup water. Cover pan and simmer for about 5 minutes, until the onions are soft. Add the potatoes and peas, cook for another 2 minutes, until thoroughly blended. Garnish with cilantro (if using) and serve.
* Salt not included in nutritional calculation.
Serving Size: Makes 4-6 servings (Nutritional information for 4 servings)
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CAMONKEY.
Temper spices: heat olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium high heat. Add the tempering spices and stir until the mustard seeds begin to pop and the split peas start to change color--less than a minute. Add the green chiles, ginger, onion, and saute for 2-3 minutes.
Add salt to taste, tumeric, and1 cup water. Cover pan and simmer for about 5 minutes, until the onions are soft. Add the potatoes and peas, cook for another 2 minutes, until thoroughly blended. Garnish with cilantro (if using) and serve.
* Salt not included in nutritional calculation.
Serving Size: Makes 4-6 servings (Nutritional information for 4 servings)
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CAMONKEY.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 138.1
- Total Fat: 2.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 22.1 mg
- Total Carbs: 26.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
- Protein: 3.9 g
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