Being a typical N.Irish boy I was brought up on my potatoes, but I broke the mould a few years back and havent looked back - enough ale in me and ill try anything now!
get back to your roots.....with a bit of spice
Bombay Aloo
Serves:
4
Preparation Time:
10 minutes.
Cooking Time:
30 minutes.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp-olive oil
˝ tsp-mustard seeds
1 tsp- cumin seeds
2 medium onions - finely chopped
salt to taste
˝ tsp turmeric powder
˝ tsp chilli powder
˝ tsp-fenugreek leaves
˝ tsp-garam masala
5 potatoes- diced
fresh coriander to garnish
Instructions:
1. Start with heating the oil in a non-stick saucepan, add your mustard seeds and sizzle until they start popping, add the cumin seeds and fry for 20 seconds.
2. Add your onions and salt, cook until the onions are transparent ( approx 5 mins). Add your dry spices, turmeric, chilli, fenugreek and garam masala and cook for a further 2 mins, or until the spices are golden in colour.
3. Add you potatoes and cover with tight lid, cook until the potatoes are soft.
Garnish with a generous handful of coriander and enjoy!
Serving ideas:
Serve with Fresh Naan breads, freshly made chappatis, or buttered pitta breads.
