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Potato Masala is for Dinner.

Potato Masala takes several minutes to prepare.

Potato Masala takes several minutes to cook.

Potato Masala makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Potato Masala are:

1 lb. potatoes (Yukon gold)
2-3 green chilies (serrano, jalapeno, etc.), finely chopped
1-inch fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 medium onions, finely chopped
1 cup water
1/2 tsp. ground tumeric
1/2 cup green peas
Chopped cilatro for garnish (optional)

For tempering:
2 tsp. olive oil
1 tsp. brown mustard seeds
1 tsp. cumin seeds
2 tsp. yellow split peas, picked over and rinsed
1-2 dried red chilies, halved lengthwise
1/2 tsp. asafoetida powder

Here is how you make Potato Masala:

Boil potatoes until cooked. Peel, slightly mash (lots of big chunks), and set aside.Temper spices: heat olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium high heat. Add the tempering spices and stir until the mustard seeds begin to pop and the split peas start to change color--less than a minute. Add the green chiles, ginger, onion, and saute for 2-3 minutes.Add salt to taste, tumeric, and1 cup water. Cover pan and simmer for about 5 minutes, until the onions are soft. Add the potatoes and peas, cook for another 2 minutes, until thoroughly blended. Garnish with cilantro (if using) and serve.* Salt not included in nutritional calculation.Serving Size: Makes 4-6 servings (Nutritional information for 4 servings)Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CAMONKEY.

The nutritional information for Potato Masala is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 138.1

• Total Fat: 2.4 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 22.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 26.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
• Protein: 3.9 g

Potato Masala is Indian cuisine.