Lentils Potatoes And Peas In Indian Style Tomato Sauce Food

LENTIL, PEA AND POTATO CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat and cook the onions for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the garlic, ginger, ground coriander, cumin, turmeric and chili and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Add the potato and lentils and stir to coat with the spice mixture.
• Add the tomatoes, coconut milk, stock, garam masala, salt and sugar, bring to the boil and cover with a lid. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the peas to the curry and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
• While the curry simmers, cook the rice.
• Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro and lemon juice.
• Serve on a bed of rice.

INDIAN CURRY SAUCE RECIPE (ONION TOMATO BHUNA MASALA)

Steps:

• Start the instant pot in Saute(more) setting and let it heat until it displays HOT.
• Add oil, then diced onions and stir them.
• Saute the onions for about 15 minutes. You dont need to stir for the first 8-10 minutes, as the onions release water and do not stick to the pot. After 10 minutes, stir at regular intervals.
• Add ginger, garlic and green chili pepper and mix well. Saute for 5 mins, while stirring frequently.
• Add the spices. Then add tomatoes and stir well.
• Saute for about 3 minutes. We don't want to cook down the tomatoes completely, as we need the tomato liquid for pressure cooking. Scrape the bottom to make sure nothing is stuck. If needed, add 1-2 tablespoons of water and deglaze the pot.
• Press Cancel and close lid with vent in sealing position. Set the instant pot to manual or pressure cook mode for 5 minutes at high pressure.
• When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally. Open the pot and give it a good stir.
• You can leave the masala as is or blend using an immersion blender or in a standalone blender. Keep it chunky or smooth depending on your taste.
• This recipe makes about 6 cups of curry sauce.
• Use a heavy bottom deep saucepan. Add the oil and onions, and saute for about 15 minutes. Stir at regular intervals from the start on stovetop.
• Add the tomatoes and spices, and stir well. Cover and let it cook for 5 minutes, so the tomatoes soften. Then cook the masala uncovered so all the liquid dries and the masala thickens.Keep stirring at regular intervals.
• The Bhuna Masala is ready when it starts to leave oil on the sides of the pan. You can keep it as it or blend in a blender, depending on your preference.

INDIAN POTATOES, TOMATOES AND PEAS

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes and place in pot with water to cover. Cover and boil about 17 minutes or until potatoes are tender. (If tiny new potatoes are not available, buy large potatoes with thin skins. Do not peel. Cube them and cook.)
• Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet. Add the onions, jalapeno peppers, turmeric, cumin, ginger and coriander. Saute until onions begin to brown.
• Add the tomatoes and peas and cook until peas are heated through and tomatoes have given up their juices.
• When the tiny new potatoes are cooked, drain and cut them in half or quarters and add to vegetables. Season with salt, if desired, and pepper. Stir to coat and serve with yogurt on the side.

AALOO MATTAR ( INDIAN-STYLE PEAS AND POTATOES)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pan.
• Add the ginger,garlic, onions, chillies and tomatoes.
• Saute till the tomatoes and onions are softened.
• Add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and garam masala.
• Add salt to taste.
• Add the boiled peas and potatoes.
• Add the chopped cilantro.
• Add the water and bring to a simmer.
• Serve with Indian Bread or Rice.
• Tip: I microwave frozen peas and potatoes for about 10 minutes in my microwave.

LENTILS, POTATOES AND PEAS IN INDIAN-STYLE TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes, and cut into 1-inch pieces. Place in pot with lentils and 3 cups of water. Cover, and bring to a boil. Cook over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, until lentils and potatoes are cooked.
• Chop whole onion, and saute in hot oil in a nonstick skillet.
• Mince garlic, and add to onion; stir in cumin, coriander and hot-pepper flakes, cooking until onion is soft.
• Stir in tomato puree, tomato paste and wine, and simmer.
• When lentils and potatoes are cooked, drain well and stir into tomato mixture. Then, add peas, vinegar and raisins. Continue cooking about 3 minutes.