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Masala-Spiced Pea and Potato Curry (Aloo Matar)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons preferred vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
  • 1” piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
  • 1 serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 can (14oz) Woodstock Organic Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 pound red-skinned potatoes, cut into 1” chunks
  • 1 package Woodstock Organic Frozen Peas
  • Cooked basmati rice, for serving
  • Chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan heat oil over medium. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and serrano and saute until onion is softened, 6-8 minutes. Stir in cumin, turmeric, salt, coriander, cardamom, pepper, and cinnamon and cook, stirring, 1 minute more.
  2. Stir in tomatoes, stock, and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer, partially covered, until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in peas and cook 5 minutes more.
  3. Serve over rice, garnished with cilantro