Autumn Potatoes and Peas Curry

It's my most favorite time of the year when it's Autumn .  Something Mystical about it. This season is feast to the eyes and treat to the taste buds.  Colorful leaves , colorful veggies.
The rain and the cold wet weather is a reminder to boost immunity and up nutrition intake .  Potatoes , white , yellow and purple are storehouses of Vit B,  potassium and magnesium.

Reinvented the famous Indian curry , Aloo Mutter, by using these tubers and veganising it. Coconut and pumpkin seeds were used to give a creamy sauce and as a protein source . The dish reflects autumn .

3/4 cup peas
1 cup mixed baby potatoes ( yellow , purple , white)

3 medium tomatoes minced
1/4 cup coconut shreds
1. 5 tsp pumpkin seeds
1 green pepper chunks
3 garlic pods crushed
1/2 inch ginger grated

1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp cinnamon powder

1 tbsp coconut oil
Salt to taste 1-1.25 tsp

Cilantro for garnish

Boil the potatoes al dente . Cook the peas.

In a saucepan , warm the 3/4 tbsp oil and toast cumin . Add the tomatoes and salt . Let the tomatoes cook and juice out to form a sauce

Roast the pumpkin seeds and garlic for a min or  two until they get slightly brown .
Blend together the garlic and seeds with coconut and little water to make a paste .

Roast the green pepper chunks in 1/4 tbsp  oil until they are semi soft .

When the tomatoes are cooked , add the spices, coconut sauce and stir them until they are evenly distributed .
Mix in the veggies and simmer for 5 mins after adding grated ginger .

Serve hot garnished with cilantro .
Pairs well with Naan bread , roti or rice.


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