New Potatoes and Peas in Coconut Milk

Submitted by Busters friend

"New potatoes will be available soon. Do use new potatoes rather than waxy reds. A package of frozen spinach can be substituted for the green peas - 12 to 19 ounces are fine. Adapted from Taste of Thai. spinach for the peas. Garnish with cilantro."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 large garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons turmeric, ground
• 2 lbs potatoes, diced small
• 13 1⁄2 ounces coconut milk
• 9 ounces frozen peas
• 1 tomatoes, diced small

directions

1. Heat the oil in a 2 quart pot. Sauté onion, garlic and ginger until slightly golden & fragrant but not dark.
2. Add cumin seed, salt and turmeric. Sauté 2 to 3 minutes more or until the cumin seeds are fragrant.
3. Add potatoes. Toss until coated with spices.
4. Stir in Coconut Milk. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender but still hold their shape.
5. Gently mix in the peas and tomatoes and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.
6. Garnish with cilantro.