Aloo (potato filling for samosas)

(repost from 2015)

This is good on its own, or as a filling for samosas.

Ingredients:

  • 4 Tbps. vegetable oil
  • 2 tsps. whole coriander seeds
  • 1/2 C. finely chopped onion
  • 1-1/2 tsps. finely chopped ginger
  • 1-3/4 Lbs. potatoes,  boiled, peeled, and cut into 1/2″ cubes
  • 1/2 cup cooked green peas
  • I Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2-3 green chilies, seeded and chopped
  • 1-1/4 tbsps. garam masala
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Method:

    1) Heat the oil on high for a few minutes, then add the coriander seeds and fry until they’re browned, about 15 seconds.

    2) Add the onions and ginger root, and fry until the onions turn light brown, about five minutes.

    3) Add the potatoes and the peas, and stir rapidly until the potatoes begin to look dry, about ten minutes.

    4) Add the remaining ingredients and stir for a couple of minutes.

    5) Enjoy!