Dry Potato Curry Recipe

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Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Potatoes1 1/2 Pound, cut in to chunks
 Water1 Pint, salted
 Salt1 Teaspoon (Leveled)
 Vegetable oil2 Tablespoon
 Butter/Margarine1 Ounce
 Onion1 Large, chopped
 Curry powder2 Tablespoon (Leveled)
 Grated rind and juice of 1 small lemon or
 2 teaspoons tamarind mixed with 3 tablespoons hot water
 Green pepper2 Ounce, finely chopped
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), crushed
 Salt1 To taste
 Salted peanuts4 Ounce

Directions

MAKING
1) Cook the potatoes for 7 minutes until partially done and drain well.
2) Heat fat over low heat and sauté onion and curry powder in it for 5 minutes.
3) Stir in potatoes, half lemon rind and the juice or tamarind and water.
4) Cook, covered for 10-15 minutes more, stirring occasionally and mix well with a chopstick or handle of a wooden spoon to prevent sticking, being careful not to mash the potatoes.
5) Mix in garlic, green pepper and half the nuts and again cook, covered for a few minutes.
6) Into a hot serving dish, pour the curry and top with remaining nuts.

SERVING
7) Serve hot, garnishing with cress and lemon slice, with a lentil or fruit curry, rice and a tray of relishes.
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