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                       POTATOES IN A THICK SAUCE

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetarian                       Sauces
               Indian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  5       md           Potatoes, cubed & cooked
  1       sl           Ginger
  1       tb           Coriander
  1       t            Cumin
  6       tb           Tomato sauce
  6       tb           Vegetable oil
  1       t            Fennel
  1       t            Fenugreek
    1/2   ts           Black mustard seeds
  3       ea           Whole dried red chilies
  1       t            Salt
  1 1/2   ts           Lemon juice
  1       t            Garam masala

 Place ginger, coriander, cumin, tomato sauce & 3 tb
 water in a blender & blend till smooth.

 Break potatoes into bite sized pieces.

 Heat oil (I use ghee) in a large pot. When hot, throw
 in fennel, fenugreek & mustard seeds.  After 20
 seconds, add red chilies.  As they darken, put in
 paste from blender.  Fry for 5 minutes, stirring
 frequently.  Put in the potato pieces & fry for 3 to 5
 minutes.  Add 1 1/2 c warm water. Bring to a boil.
 Add salt & lemon juice.  Simmer for 20 minutes.

 Before serving, sprinkle with garam masala.

 Madhur Jaffrey, "An Invitation to Indian Cooking.



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