Alu Matar (Potatoes and Peas in Onion-Tomato Sauce)

• 1 1/2 pounds potatoes small
• 2 medium onions
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 inch ginger piece
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 pinch asafetida crushed, opt
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 x salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric ground
• 2 large tomatoes chopped coarsely
• 1 cup green peas
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala

1. Cook the potatoes until tender.
2. Peel and set aside.
3. In the container of a blender or food processor, mince together the onions, garlic and ginger.
4. In a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat, warm the oil.
5. Add the asafoetida (if used) and cumin.
6. When spices darken (1 to 2 seconds) add the minced onion mixture and saute until browned (about 12 minutes).
7. Add the salt, cayenne, tumeric and tomatoes and cook until they soften (about 5 minutes).
8. add the peas and water; reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
9. Halve the cooked potatoes if they seem too large.
10. Add them to the pan and cook covered for another 5 minutes.
11. Mix in the garam masala just before serving.

potatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, vegetable oil, asafetida crushed, cumin seeds, salt, cayenne pepper, turmeric ground, tomatoes, green peas, water, garam masala

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/alu-matar-potatoes-peas-onion-t-3010 (may not work)