man, this thread has gotten quiet. come on veggie friendly people, i know you are out there and cooking!
here is an easy and really delicious one - i served it as a main dish the first night then ate the leftovers as a side with lentils and naan a couple nights later
aloo matar
Ingredients:
2 cups chopped potato cubes
2/3 cup fresh or frozen green peas
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
1-2 green chilis, finely chopped
1/2 tablespoon grated ginger
2-3 tomato, crushed or finely chopped (i used a can of petite diced)
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons sunflower/safflower oil
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
salt
water/vegetable broth
Heat oil in a skillet over medium flame and add cumin seeds in it. When they begin to splutter, add finely chopped onion and sauté until onion turns light brown. Add minced garlic, chopped green chili and grated ginger, sauté for 30 seconds.
Add and mix tomato.
Stir and cook until oil starts to separate for approx. 2-3 minutes.
Add cubed potatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder and salt.
Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Add 1/2 cup water and let it boil. Reduce flame to low and cook covered for 7-8 minutes. Stir in between 2 times to prevent sticking.
Add 1/2 cup water (or vegetable broth) and let it boil. Reduce flame to low and cook covered for ~10 minutes. Stir in between 2-times to prevent sticking.
Add green peas and another 1/3 cup water (or vegetable broth) and mix well.
Cover with the lid and cook until potatoes and peas are fully cooked and almost moisture is absorbed (about 15 minutes). Add more water if required and stir occasionally in between to avoid sticking.
Turn off the heat and add freshly chopped cilantro