Ugandan Curried Potatoes

Submitted by Um Safia

"This is a great recipe for a potatoe side dish from Uganda, It is simple to make, fast & very tasty! Posted for ZWT 4."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 kg potato, peeled & parboiled
• 1 medium onion, peeled & finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1⁄2 teaspoon piri piri chili sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon tomato puree
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• salt
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil

directions

1. Heat the oil and saute the onions. When they begin to turn golden, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
2. Add all of the ground spices gradually and stir fry for about 1 minute
3. Now add the tomato puree, lemon juice, parsley and salt to taste.
4. Cut the parboiled potatoes into 1/2" pieces & add to the rest of the ingredients. Stir well to distribute the sauce and add 3/4 cup of water.
5. Cook uncovered for about 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has reduced. (You should add a little extra water if the potatoes look a little dry whilst cooking).

Reviews

[Paka1931]

Thank you for a great side dish. My kitchen smelled wonderful and the dish tasted even better!

 

[Mellowpuff]

Great dish - Thank you!!

 

[Wobin]

These were vary tasty. Served them with Recipe #85336. I have been looking for new ways to serve potatoes and this is defenitly a winner. Thank you for the great recipe!

 

[Elise_the_vegan]

Very Delicious! I made these with Zucchini Ki Bhaji - Stir-Fried Zucchini, and rice. It was one of the best dishes I've tried. Thank you!

 

[luvcookn]

These are wonderful potatoes! We really enjoyed them...with only one regret....I halved the recipe....I WANT MORE! I bet these would be just as good the next day...after all the flavours melded. Thank you for posting another keeper.