potato curry

Potato curry is a flavorful and comforting dish made with potatoes cooked in a spiced gravy. Here's a basic recipe to make potato curry:

Ingredients:

- 3-4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

- 1 onion, finely chopped

- 2 tomatoes, chopped

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated

- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds

- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

- 1 teaspoon ground cumin

- 1 teaspoon ground coriander

- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)

- Salt, to taste

- Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and mustard seeds and fry until they start to splutter.

2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until it turns golden brown.

3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

4. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and break down, creating a thick gravy.

5. Add the turmeric powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, and red chili powder to the skillet. Stir to combine with the onion-tomato mixture.

6. Add the diced potatoes to the skillet and mix well to coat them with the spice mixture.

7. Pour in enough water to cover the potatoes, season with salt to taste, and bring the curry to a simmer.

8. Cover the skillet and let the potato curry cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and cooked through.

9. Once the potatoes are cooked, check the seasoning and adjust if needed.

10. Garnish the potato curry with freshly chopped cilantro leaves before serving.

11. Serve the potato curry hot with rice, naan, or bread of your choice.

Potato curry is a delicious and satisfying vegetarian dish that pairs well with various breads and rice dishes. Adjust the spices according to your preference for a mild or spicy curry. Enjoy!