Cooking with Monisha - Recipes & More

Aloo Mutter
spiced peas and potatoes - Serves 4

This is a traditional accompaniment to the poories and is served with hot mango pickle on the side. There are endless variations to this recipe, using a variety of spices and herbs. I use frozen peas and baking potatoes to get a slightly mushy result that tastes wonderful.

Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes

3 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 large green chilli, slit
250g (9oz) green garden peas
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
Salt to taste
Pinch of sugar
250g (9oz) baking potatoes, peeled, cubed and boiled
Handful of chopped coriander leaves
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Heat the oil and fry the cumin seeds until they darken slightly.
Add the chilli and the peas. Tip in the spice powders, salt and sugar. Add a little water and cook until the peas are tender.
Add the potatoes and stir well. Serve hot sprinkled with coriander and lemon juice.

Tip - You can sprinkle some dessicated coconut on top for a south Indian variation.